Iftikhar Akbar Randhawa (Urdu: افتخاراکبر رندھاوا) (born 1 January 1972) is a Pakistani Politician. He was senior leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) until he joined Pak Sarzameen Party.
Iftikhar Randhawa | |
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| Born | January 1, 1972 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | BZU |
| Political party | MQM-P (2023-present) |
| Spouse | Shazia Imam |
| Father | Chaudhry Mahmood Randhawa |
Political career
editWorking for MQM
editIn 1992, Iftikhar started his political career joining MQM (Muhajir Qaumi Movement). In 1997, MQM removed Muhajir from their name replacing it with Muttahida. Iftikhar also became member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. He was elected as provincial organizer of and was member of Central Executive Committee of MQM. Iftikhar was also a part of MQM's Rabita Committee for 10 years.[1] He then left Pakistan and stayed in Australia.
Arrests
edit1994 Arrest
editIn 1994 Iftikhar Randhawa was arrested in Jampur, DG Khan during a protest against human rights violation in Karachi. And released in few days. During those days he was working as a Provincial Organizing Committee, MQM Punjab.
1995 Arrest
editIn June 1995 Iftikhar Randhawa was arrested from Multan by Law Enforcement Agencies Pakistan because of supporting and Working as Provincial President of Muttahida Qaumi Movement in Punjab. Very next day he was transferred to Islamabad Safe Houses. He was released after spending a year in solitary confinement.
Books
editRiyasti Dehshat Gardi
editIftikhar Randhawa wrote his first book "Riyasti Dehshat Gardi" in 1997. This Book is Autobiography of the organizer of Punjab faction of MQM political party from Pakistan chiefly highlighting state violence.
Mein Gaddar Nhi Hon
edit"Mein Gaddar Nhi Hon" was written about MQM leader and founder Altaf Hussain's biography.
Shaur Ki Dastak
editThis book is a collection of articles published in different national and international newspaper about knowledge of different aspect of life.
Joining PSP
editIn April 2016, Iftikhar joined Mustafa Kamal and Anis Kaimkhani's new party Pak Sarzameen Party.[2] He was elected as the Vice Chairman of PSP. In 2018, he was from NA-252 (Karachi West 5) and fought in the 2018 Pakistan general elections.[3] However he couldn't win his seat in the National Assembly of Pakistan.
In 2019, NAB (National Accountability Bureau) issued notice to Randhawa for sale of KFF properties.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Kamal pulls another MQM dissident into Pak Sarzameen Party". The Express Tribune. 2016-04-19. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ "Iftikhar Randhawa joins Kamal's PSP". The Nation. 2016-04-19. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ "NA-252 Results - Election 2018 Results - - Candidates List - Constituency Details - Geo.tv". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ "Sale of KKF properties: FIA issues notices to MQM, PSP leaders". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-12-28.