Dr. Najma Afzal Khan (Urdu: نجمہ افضل خان; born 1 October 1950) is a Pakistani politician, doctor and philanthropist who was a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, from May 2013 to May 2018. She has also founded and run various charitable organizations to help impoverished young people.
Najma Afzal Khan | |
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| Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab | |
| In office 29 May 2013 – 31 May 2018 | |
| Constituency | Reserved seat for women |
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| Born | 1 October 1950 Faisalabad |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League (N) |
| Spouse | Rana Afzal Khan |
Early life and education
editShe was born on 1 October 1950 in Faisalabad.[1]
She earned a degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1976 from the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences.[1]
Medical and Business career
editKhan helped found the Saahil Group, a healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and real estate company, with her husband, Rana Afzal Khan. She established Saahil Hospital in Faisalabad.
Political career
editShe was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) on a reserved seat for women in 2013 Pakistani general election.[2][3]
She was married to Rana Afzal Khan, PML-N leader and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs in the Abassi Cabinet, until his death on the 27th of September, 2019.
Awards and recognition
editKhan has won approximately 50 awards for her Medical and Charitable Work.
References
edit- ^ a b "Punjab Assembly". www.pap.gov.pk. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ "PML-N secures maximum number of reserved seats in NA". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "2013 election women seat notification" (PDF). ECP. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 January 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
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