Muhammad Anwar Khan (Urdu: محمد انور خان ) is a Pakistani politician from Upper Dir District. He is currently serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (MPA) since Feb 2024 for the second time. Initially he was elected as MPA In 2008. He is Also serving as District President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Upper Dir.
Muhammad Anwar Khan | |
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| Member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| Assumed office February 2024 | |
| President | District President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Upper Dir |
| Constituency | PK-13 Upper Dir-III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Upper Dir District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Political party | PTI (2021-present) |
| Children | Danyal Anwar and Zaid Anwar |
| Residence | Insaf House Panakot Upper Dir |
Electoral history
editIn the 2002 General Elections, he contested for a National Assembly seat under the PPP banner.[1]
In the 2008 bye Elections, Anwar Khan secured a seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly (PK-91) as a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP).[2]
Later, Anwar Khan joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and became the District President of PTI in Upper Dir in 2021.[3]
In the 2024 general elections, Muhammad Anwar Khan ran as an independent candidate associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in PK-13 (Upper Dir-III). He gained 32,043 votes, securing his victory.[4]
Roles
editHe serves as the Chairman of the Standing Committee No. 08 on Higher Education, Archives, and Libraries Department.[5] Additionally, he is a member of the Public Accounts Committee,[6] Standing Committee No. 02 on Law Reforms and Control on Subordinate Legislation,[7] and the Standing Committee No. 29 on Housing Department[8]
Career
editHe contested the 2024 general elections as a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf/Independent candidate from PK-13 Upper Dir-III. He secured 32,043 votes. His runner-up was Inayatullah Khan of Jamaat-e-Islami who secured 22,457 votes.[4][9]
Early political involvement
editAnwar Khan’s political journey began in 1982 when he joined the People Students Federation (PSF). As a PSF member, he played an active role in student politics and served as the PSF President at Islamia College Peshawar during 1984-85. He became the founder and president of the Dir Student Union. In 1988-89, he was elected as the General Secretary of PSF at Peshawar University[2]
Education
editAnwar Khan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Law (L.L.B). [2]
References
edit- ^ "NA 33 Upper Dir Detail Election 2002 Result All Candidate Votes". www.electionpakistani.com. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ a b c "Muhammad Anwar Khan PK-91-2008/PK-13-2024 – PAKP". Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Report, BR Web Desk | Recorder (2019-12-19). "Ex-PPP stalwart of Dir Upper joins PTI". Brecorder. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ a b "PK-13 Election Result 2024 Upper Dir 3, Candidates List".
- ^ "No. 08 on Higher Education, Archives and Libraries Department (2024) – PAKP". Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Public Accounts Committee (2024) – PAKP". Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "No. 02 on Law Reforms and Control on Subordinate Legislation (2024) – PAKP". Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "No. 29 on Housing Department (2024) – PAKP". Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Independent candidate Anwar Khan wins PK-13 election". 9 February 2024.
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