Akbar Ayub Khan is a prominent Pakistani politician who has held various ministerial positions in the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He has served as Minister of Communication and Work department, Education, Local Government, Elections, and Rural Development, as well as holding additional responsibilities for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Human Rights ministry. He is of the Tareen Tribe ,and was a member of the provincial assembly from 2014 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2023. Akbar Ayub Khan is also known for his successful business career prior to entering politics, and he is the grandson of former President of Pakistan, Field Marshal Ayub Khan.

Akbar Ayub Khan
MPA
اکبر ایوب خان
Advisor to the Chief Minister on Communication and Works.
In office
April 2014 – May 2018
Minister Of Communication and Works
In office
August 2018 – January 2020
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education
In office
January 2020 – September 2020
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development
In office
September 2020 – August 2021
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
In office
February 2021 – August 2021
Minister of Law
In office
February 2021 – May 2021
Minister of Human Rights
In office
February 2021 – August 2021
Member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In office
13 August 2018 – 14 January 2023
ConstituencyPK-40 Haripur-I
In office
18 February 2014 – 28 May 2018
ConstituencyPK-50 Haripur-II
Personal details
Born17 July 1971
Rehana, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Political partyPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (2014-present)
ParentShoukat Ayub Khan
RelativesAyub Khan (Grandfather)

Gohar Ayub Khan (Uncle) Yousuf Ayub Khan (Brother) Arshad Ayub Khan (Brother) Omar Ayub Khan (Cousin)

Rafay Ayub Khan (Son)
OccupationPolitician

Early life edit

Akbar Ayub was born in the village of Rehana in Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. After completing his primary education, he attended Army Burn Hall College where he completed his metric education. At the age of 17, he began working and gained valuable experience in the petroleum, real estate, and property development industries in Pakistan.

Akbar Ayub Khan's entrepreneurial spirit and hard work led him to become a successful businessman, leveraging his education and business experience. Later, he decided to enter politics and ran for the PK-50 constituency in the elections in 2014. His perseverance and dedication helped him succeed, and he became a prominent figure in Pakistani politics.

Political career edit

Akbar Ayub Khan is a seasoned politician from Pakistan who has had an illustrious career in the public service sector. In the 2014 by-elections, he contested as a member of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf from the PK-50 Haripur-II constituency and emerged victorious, defeating both his opponents from the PMLN and an independent candidate. Subsequently, he was appointed as an advisor to the Communication and Work department, a post which he held until 2018.

In the 2018 Pakistan general elections, he once again ran for a seat from the PTI party, this time from the PK-40 Haripur-I constituency, and won with a clear margin. Following his victory, he was appointed as the Minister of Communication and Work department, a position which he held until January 2020. It was during this time that he spearheaded many successful initiatives and brought about significant improvements in the sector.

In January 2020, there was a reshuffle in the KP department, and Akbar Ayub Khan was appointed as the Minister of Education. He continued to serve in this capacity for several months before being reassigned to the post of Minister of Local Government, Elections, and Rural Development in September 2020. Furthermore, he was entrusted with additional responsibilities, including holding the portfolios for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Human Rights ministry in February 2021, which he took over from Sultan Muhammad Khan.

In May 2021, the law portfolio was assigned to Fazal Shakoor Khan.

Akbar Ayub Khan resigned as the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Human Rights, and Parliamentary Affairs in August 2021, citing health issues and his responsibilities towards his constituency.[1] He continued to serve as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa until it was dissolved in January 2023.

Throughout his political career, Akbar Ayub Khan has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and has been instrumental in driving positive change across various departments.

References edit

  1. ^ "Akbar Ayub Khan resigns as KP minister for local government". Dunya News. 14 February 2008. Retrieved 10 February 2024.