Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar is a former senator and human rights activist from Pakistan. He served as a member of the Senate of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022, representing the Pakistan Peoples Party. He also served as an adviser to the prime minister on human rights from 2011 to 2013. He stepped down from his senate seat in 2022, expressing his discontent with the party’s direction.[1]
Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar | |
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.jpg) Mustafa Khokhar in 2013 | |
| Chairman of the Senate Human Rights Committee | |
| In office 11 March 2018 – 10 November 2022 | |
| Member of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| In office 11 March 2018 – 10 November 2022 | |
| Chairman | Sadiq Sanjrani |
| Adviser to the Prime Minister on Human Rights | |
| In office 25 June 2012 – 16 March 2013 | |
| President | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Prime Minister | Raja Pervaiz Ashraf |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| In office 3 May 2011 – 19 June 2012 | |
| President | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Prime Minister | Yousaf Raza Gillani |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1970 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Peoples Party (2013-2022) |
| Other political affiliations | Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (2008-2013) |
| Parent | Haji Muhammad Nawaz Khokhar (father) |
| Relatives | Taji Khokhar (uncle) |
| Education | Cadet College Hasan Abdal |
Early life and education edit
His late father Nawaz Khokhar was an early member of the Pakistan People's Party, even being its secretary general for Rawalpindi, before parting ways and joining Nawaz Sharif but ultimately coming back to the PPP camp later on.[2]
Like his father Mustafa is a law graduate, having studied in the United Kingdom.[3]
Political career edit
He ran for the National Assembly of Pakistan from NA-49 Islamabad-II as an independent candidate in the 2002 Pakistani general election, but was unsuccessful. He received 30,016 votes and was defeated by Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, a candidate of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP).[4]
He ran for the National Assembly from NA-49 Islamabad-II as a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML(Q)) in the 2008 Pakistani general election, but was unsuccessful. He received 34,546 votes and was defeated by Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML(N)).[5]
He ran for the National Assembly from NA-49 Islamabad-II as a candidate of the PPP in the 2013 Pakistani general election, but was unsuccessful. He received 44,646 votes and was defeated by Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, a candidate of the PML(N).[6]
Khokhar was elected to the Senate of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Peoples Party on general seat from Sindh in 2018 Pakistani Senate election.[7][8] He took oath as Senator on 12 March 2018.[9]
Resignation from the Senate edit
On 10 November 2022, he announced to leave his position in the upper house of parliament, Senate of Pakistan Mustafa publicly and submitted his resignation as a senator.[10]
Writings edit
He has written articles and op-eds, including for The Guardian.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar formally resigns from Senate". 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Noor, Arifa (12 March 2023). "THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MUSTAFA KHOKHAR". Dawn News.
- ^ Shehzad, Hassan (17 January 2021). "Larger than life". The News International.
- ^ "NA 49 Islamabad II Detail Election 2002 Result All Candidate Votes". www.electionpakistani.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "NA-49 Islamabad II Detail Election Result 2008". www.electionpakistani.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "NA-49 Islamabad Detail Election Result 2013 Full Information". www.electionpakistani.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "LIVE: PML-N-backed independent candidates lead in Punjab, PPP in Sindh - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ Khan, Iftikhar A. (4 March 2018). "PML-N gains Senate control amid surprise PPP showing". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Senate elect opposition-backed Sanjrani chairman and Mandviwala his deputy". The News. 12 March 2018. Archived from the original on 12 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ Dawn.com (2022-11-10). "Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar formally resigns from Senate". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ "Profile". The Guardian.
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