Mashooq Ali Khan also known as Jam Mashooq Ali Khan was a Pakistani politician, federal minister[1] and an advisor to prime minister Nawaz Sharif.[2]

Jam Mashooq Ali
Nawab of Sanghar
In office
1992–2018
Preceded byJam Sadiq Ali
Succeeded byNawab Jam Zulfiqar Ali Khan
Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
In office
1990–1993
ConstituencyNA-181 (Sanghar-II)
Assumed office
1993
Assumed office
1997
Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh
In office
1988–1990
ConstituencyPS-67
Personal details
BornSanghar, Sindh, Pakistan
DiedNovember 17, 2018
Houston, United States
Political partyIndependent
Parent
RelativesNawab Jam Zulfiqar Ali Khan(Brother)

He also was the adviser on the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Affairs with the status of a Federal Minister in the cabinet of prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.[3]

Personal life

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He was the eldest son of ex chief minister (Sindh) Jam Sadiq Ali.[4][5][6]

Political career

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In 1988, Jam Mashooq was elected to PS-67 for 8th provincial assembly of Sindh.[7] He became a member of National Assembly of Pakistan (MNA) for NA-181 (Sanghar-II) in 1990,[8] 1993[citation needed] and 1997[9] elections.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Governor Sindh attends death anniversary of former Federal minister Jam Mashooq Ali Khan. – Islamic Republic of Pakistan". governorsindh.gov.pk. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Jam Mashooq's appointment as adviser to PM raises questions". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Federal cabinet of PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi PDF" (PDF). www.na.gov.pk. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Ex-minister Jam Mashooq passes away in US". www.thenews.com.pk.
  5. ^ "Former minister Jam Mashooq passes away in US". The Express Tribune. 27 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Son of Ex-CM Sindh, Jam Mashooq Ali Dies In America – Abb Takk News".
  7. ^ "Members of 8th Provincial Assembly (Sindh)" (PDF). pas.gov.pk. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  8. ^ "9th National Assembly of Pakistan PDF" (PDF). na.gov.pk. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  9. ^ "11th National Assembly of Pakistan PDF" (PDF). na.gov.pk. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  10. ^ "SANGHAR: Fence sitters to cast deciding vote in Sanghar". DAWN.COM. 11 February 2008. Retrieved 1 August 2021.