Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha Explained

Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha
Nationality:Pakistani
Birth Date:1971 10, df=y[1]
Birth Place:Pishin District Balochistan, Pakistan
Order:22nd Governor of Balochistan
Term Start:9 July 2021
Term End:13 April 2022
Predecessor:Amanullah Khan Yasinzai
President:Arif Alvi
Primeminister:Imran Khan
Party:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (2011-present)

Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|سید ظہور احمد آغا); is a Pakistani politician who served as the 23rd Governor of Balochistan from 9 July 2021 to 13 April 2022.[2] [3]

Early life and education

He received his early education from Killi Muchaan School, Pishin and got a master's degree in Animal Science from the University of Uganda.He owns 260 animal husbandries.

Career

Zahoor Agha has been associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) since 2011.[1]

He ran for the seat of the Provincial Assembly of the Balochistan as a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate from Constituency PB-6 (Quetta-VI) in the 2013 Pakistani general election, but was unsuccessful. He received only 2256 votes and lost the seat to Manzoor Ahmad Khan Kakar, a candidate of Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP).[4]

On 7 July 2021, after the resignation of Amanullah Khan Yasinzai he was appointed as Governor of Balochistan by Prime Minister Imran Khan.[5] [6] He took oath at Governor House, Quetta on 9th July 2021. Chief Justice Balochistan High Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail administered the oath.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Zahoor Agha sworn in as Balochistan's governor. 10 July 2021. DAWN.
  2. News: Zahoor Agha takes oath as new Balochistan governor. Daily Times Pakistan. 9 July 2021. 9 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Syed Zahoor Agha steps down as Balochistan Governor. Dunya News. 13 April 2022.
  4. Web site: PB-6 Quetta VI Detail Election Result 2013 . 26 July 2013 . Pakistani Elections Result . 9 July 2021.
  5. News: Zahoor Agha appointed new Balochistan governor as Amanullah Yasinzai resigns. 7 July 2021. 8 July 2021.
  6. News: President appoints Syed Zahoor Agha as new Governor Baluchistan. 7 July 2021. 8 July 2021.