Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood (Urdu: مخدوم احمد محمود) (born 12 September 1955) is a Pakistani businessman and politician who is the chairman of JDW Group.[3] Belonging from Jamal Din Wali Tehsil Sadiqabad of District Rahim Yar Khan, in Punjab. He was elected to the National Assemblies on IJI ticket in 1990–1993, PMLN's ticket from 1993 to 1996 and 1996 to 1999. He was also elected to Punjab Assembly on PML-N ticket from 1988 to 1990, and on PML-F ticket from 2008 to 2012. He remained District Nazim Rahim Yar Khan from 2001 to 2005. At the end of 2012, he left PML-F and joined PPP on desire of then President Asif Ali Zardari who had declared him Governor-designate of Punjab.[4]
Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood | |
|---|---|
| 43rd Governor of Punjab | |
| In office 3 January 2013 – 13 May 2013 | |
| President | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Prime Minister | Raja Parvez Ashraf |
| Preceded by | Latif Khosa |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Sarwar |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 1990–1993, 1993–1996, 1997 – 1999 (NA-195) | |
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab | |
| In office 1988–1990, 2008 – 2012 | |
| Punjab Excise & Taxation Minister | |
| In office 1988–1990 | |
| District chairman Rahim Yar Khan | |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| President of PML-F Punjab Chapter | |
| In office 2008 – 20 December 2012[1] | |
| President of Pakistan Peoples Party South Punjab | |
| In office November 2016 – Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Syed Ahmed Mehmood 12 September 1955 (age 69) Karachi, Federal Capital Territory, Pakistan |
| Political party | Pakistan People's Party (2012-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Pakistan Muslim League (F) (2005-2012) Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (2001-2005) Pakistan Muslim League (N) (1993-2001) Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (1988-1993) |
| Relations |
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| Children | 4
Murtaza Mustafa Ali Sakina(divorced)[2] |
| Residence(s) | Makhdoom House Jamal Din Wali, Rahim Yar Khan Model Town Lahore, Pakistan |
| Profession | Farming, business,Landlord |
Before joining the Peoples Party, he was part of the Muslim League-F, but joined the Peoples Party after settling for the governorship. He left PML-F and became Governor Punjab. Presently, he is the president of PPP South Punjab chapter.[citation needed]
Political career
editOn 3 January 2013, he took oath as 29th Governor of Punjab. He resigned from the post of the governor on 13 May 2013 after PML-N swept the 2013 Pakistani general election.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Memogate case: Effective laws needed to bring back Haqqani, SC told". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ a b c Ali, Mayed (23 December 2012). "Son to replace Makhdoom as Punjab PML-F president". The News International. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Syed Ahmed Mahmud :: Board of Directors :: Profile of Company :: JDW Group". www.jdw-group.com.
- ^ "Khosa resigns, Makhdoom Mahmood to be new Punjab governor: sources". DAWN.com. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood takes oath as Punjab Governor". Pak News. 25 December 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- ^ "Member Profile – Makhdoom Syed Ahmed Mehmood". Provincial Assembly of the Punjab. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Syed Ahmed Mahmood is 34th governor in 88 years". The News International. 26 December 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.