Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi III (Sindhi: صبغت الله شاهه راشدي, Urdu: پير صبغت الله شاه راشدي ), also known as Raja Saein, the eighth Pir of Pagaro, (born 14 February 1956) is a Pakistani politician who has served as a member of Provincial Assembly of Sindh.[1]
Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi III Pir of Pagaro VIII | |
|---|---|
| پير پاڳارو پیر پگارا | |
 | |
| Leader of the Grand Democratic Alliance | |
| Assumed office 23 October 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| President of the Pakistan Muslim League (F) | |
| Assumed office 11 January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Syed Shah Mardan Shah-II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1956 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League (F) (2012-2017) |
| Other political affiliations | Grand Democratic Alliance (2017-present) |
| Children | Pir Muhammad Rashid Shah Pir Rashid Shah Pir Abu Bakar Shah Pir Osman Shah Pir Umar Mustafa Shah |
| Parent |
|
| Relatives | Pir of Pagaro VI (grandfather) Pir Sadaruddin Shah (brother) |
| Residence | Karachi |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Spiritual leader of Hurs community |
Early life and career
editHe is the eldest son of 7th Pir Pagaro Syed Shah Mardan Shah-II who died on 10 January 2012.[2] He is 8th Pir Pagaro since 12 January 2012.[3] He is currently the President of the Pakistan Muslim League (F) and the leader of the Grand Democratic Alliance.[4]
Family
editHe has five sons, Pir Syed Muhammad Rashid Shah Rashidi, Pir Syed Rashid Shah Rashidi, Pir Syed Abu Bakar Shah Rashidi, Pir Syed Osman Shah Rashidi and Pir Syed Omar Mustafa Shah Rashidi.[5][6]
In 1994, he disinherited his 4 younger sons due to association and involvement in criminal activities, he gave them their portions and revoked association with them. He stated that they have no association with him, or Pakistan Muslim League (F) or the shrine of Pir Sayyid Muhammad Rashid Shah Rozay Dhani.[7]
Political career
editHe was the Chairman of the District Council of Khairpur in 1983. He has been elected three times to the Sindh Assembly and has been a Provincial Minister.[3] He became the President of the Pakistan Muslim League (F) after the death of his father Syed Shah Mardan Shah-II in 2012.[8] Before the general election 2018 on 23 October 2017, he participated in forming the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) with other political parties in Sindh.[9][10] He announced a manifesto to provide Education Health and Justice to the people.[citation needed]
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "Pir Pagara Sibghatullah Shah Rashidi". ARY News. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "The son also rises". Dawn. Pakistan. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ a b "The 8th Pir Pagaro: After night-long session, Hur Jamaat selects Raja Saeen". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 12 January 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Balochistan CM condoles with Pir Pagara". The Nation (newspaper). 25 July 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "KARACHI: Raja Sain disinherited four sons in 1994: Pir Pagara". DAWN.COM. 27 January 2007.
- ^ Junaidi, Ikram (13 April 2013). "Rape case: Pir Pagara's son gets bail after 16 years to avoid disqualification". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "KARACHI: Raja Sain disinherited four sons in 1994: Pir Pagara". DAWN.COM. 27 January 2007.
- ^ "Pir Sibghatullah Shah appointed new PML-F president". Business Recorder (newspaper). 21 January 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "GDA to get registered with ECP, contest general election with full force". Dawn. Pakistan. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "PPP rivals to formally register Grand Democratic Alliance". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 23 October 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
 | This Pakistani biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |