Sumaira Malik
| Sumaira Malik | |
|---|---|
| سمیرا ملک | |
| Member National Assembly of Pakistan | |
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In office 2002–2007 | |
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In office 2008–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1963 |
| Political party | PML-N |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Islam |
Sumaira Malik (Urdu: سمیرا ملک) is a politician from Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1]
Political career
She ran for the National Assembly seat from Constituency NA-69 in the Pakistani general election, 2002 on National Alliance ticket, in Pakistani general election, 2008 on PML-Q ticket & in Pakistani general election, 2013 on PML-N ticket. Securing the seat all three times.[2] However she was disqualified from her seat of National Assembly by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on account of her fake degree on 29 October 2013.[3] She headed the Ministry of Women Development and Ministry of Youth Affairs in the government of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.[4]
Personal life
She is the daughter of Malik AllahYar Khan and the granddaughter of Amir Mohammad Khan, The Nawab of KalaBagh. Her uncle, Farooq Leghari was a prominent politician and former President of Pakistan. Her sister Ayla Malik is also a politician who remained member of the National Assembly from 2002–2007. Her son, Malik Muhammad Uzair Khan is a member of National Assembly from Constituency NA-69, elected in by-polls 2013.[5][6]
See also
References
- ↑ http://elections.com.pk/candidatedetails.php?id=500
- ↑ "All set for close contest in Khushab by-election". Dawn.com. 2014-01-10. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ↑ "Disqualification over fake degree". Dawn.com. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ↑ "35-member youth delegation leaves for China". Daily Times. December 2, 2005. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ↑ http://www.na.gov.pk/en/profile.php?uid=1035
- ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/623944/procuring-a-fake-degree-top-court-disqualifies-pml-ns-sumaira-malik