Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh
Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh | |
|---|---|
| Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Shahid Ashraf Tarar |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 29 February 2024 | |
| Constituency | NA-94 Chiniot-II |
| In office 13 August 2018 – 10 August 2023 | |
| Constituency | NA-100 (Chiniot-II) |
| In office 1 June 2013 – 31 May 2018 | |
| Constituency | NA-86 (Jhang) |
| In office 1 February 1997 – 12 October 1999 | |
| Constituency | NA-86 (Jhang) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 September 1946 |
| Citizenship | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League (N) |
Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh (Urdu: قیصر احمد شیخ; born 12 September 1946) is a Pakistani politician who is currently serving as Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs, in office since 11 March 2024. He had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, from August 2018 to August 2023. Previously he was a member of the National Assembly from June 2013 to May 2018.
Early life
[edit]He was born on 12 September 1946.[1]
Political career
[edit]At one time, he served as president of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[2]
He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) from Constituency NA-86 (Jhang) in 2013 Pakistani general election. He received 77,512 votes and defeated Zulfiqar Ali Shah, a candidate of Pakistan People's Party (PPP).[3][4][5][6]
He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of PML-N from NA-100 (Chiniot-II) in 2018 Pakistani general election. He received 76,415 votes and defeated Zulfiqar Ali Shah, a candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)[7]
He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of PML-N from NA-94 Chiniot-II in the 2024 Pakistani general election. He received 79,623 votes and defeated Muhammad Khalid, an independent candidate supported by PTI.[8]
References
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- ^ "Rare criticism: Lawmaker's taxing remark leaves government red-faced – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "PML-N lawmaker criticises govt policies". DAWN.COM. 11 June 2016. Archived from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "146 get PML-N tickets, though they quit party after coup". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh PMLN wins NA-100 election". Associated Press Of Pakistan. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Election Commission of Pakistan". ecp.gov.pk. Retrieved 2024-07-17.