Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai (born 22 December 1962) is a Pakistani politician from Balochistan affiliated with the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party. Born in 1962 in Gulistan, he is an agriculturist by profession and is a graduate of the University of Balochistan. From 2002 to 2007, he served as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan. He was elected from the PB-13 constituency (Killa Abdullah).[1]
Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | |
| In office 2002–2007; 2013–present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1962 Gulistan, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Political party | Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party |
| Alma mater | University of Balochistan |
In the general election of 2013, he was elected into the provincial assembly again from the same constituency.[2][3] He belongs to the Achakzai family of Balochistan, which includes prominent personalities such as Abdul Samad Achakzai, Muhammad Khan Achakzai, Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Hamid Khan Achakzai.[1]
Hit and run accusation
editOn 20 June 2017, Inspector Ataullah was controlling traffic at GPO Chowk on Zarghoon Road, Quetta, when he was hit by a speeding Land Cruiser. Initially, the police registered a case against unknown persons for killing the traffic inspector.[4][5] However, when CCTV footage of the incident was aired on media, Majeed Khan Achakzai was arrested three days later. He was released on bail.[6]
In September 2020, a model court in Pakistan's Balochistan province acquitted Majeed Khan Achakzai.[5][7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai". Provincial Assembly of Balochistan. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ "Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Provincial Assembly". Express Tribune. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ Baloch, Bari (13 May 2013). "Poll results suggest victory for Baloch nationalists". The Nation. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ "Killing of traffic inspector in Quetta". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ a b Shah, Syed Ali (June 23, 2017). "Quetta traffic policeman run over by Balochistan MPA: police". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Shah, Syed Ali (September 4, 2020). "Former MPA Majeed Achakzai acquitted in Quetta traffic warden hit-and-run case". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Quetta Court Acquits Majeed Ahcakzai In Traffic Policeman Killing Case