Muhammad Arif Khan Rajbana Sial
Khan Muhammad Arif Khan Rajbana Sial ( Urdu/Punjabi: خان عارف خان) was a veteran politician, feudal lord and tribal chieftain hailing from Badh Rajbana, Shorkot, Pakistan.[1]
Khan Muhammad Arif Khan Rajbana Sial | |
|---|---|
خان محمد عارف خان | |
| Pakistani Politician | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1913 Badh Rajbana, British India |
| Died | 29 September 2010 (Aged 97) Jhang City, Pakistan |
| Resting place | Badh Rajbana, Pakistan |
| Political party | All India Muslim League |
| Occupation | Feudal lord/politician |
Early life and education[]
Mr. Arif Khan received his education at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.[2]
Political career[]
He is well known for being a key figure in the independence movement and a close associate of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. His name is noted among the pioneers of the Pakistan Movement.[1]
Political views[]
He was ardently pro-democracy and supported the vision of the Quaid. He openly and publicly opposed Field Marshal Ayub Khan while supporting the Madar-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah in the 1965 Presidential Elections.[3]
He also played a pivotal role in defeating General Zia-Ul-Haq's candidate for the post of speaker of the National Assembly, Khawaja Muhammad Safdar in 1985.[1]
Political achievements[]
He was elected to the All-India Constituent Assembly in 1946 as a member of the All India Muslim League. He has throughout his career, been elected to parliament several times. He was last elected MNA from Shorkot in 1985. He has also served as the chairman of the District Council Jhang on numerous occasions.[1][4][5][6][2]
He held the office of The Honourable Chief Whip for the All-India Muslim League, a position he retained till after independence. He remained as the District President of Jhang for the Muslim League all throughout his political career. He has also served as a provincial and federal minister at various stages in his career.[7][6][2]
Family[]
He was the son of Nawab Mahr Khan Muhammad Rajbana Sial, who was a first-class Grand Zaildar, (which was the highest cadre) he held one of the largest zails in the province.[8]
Khan Arif Khan was the Sardar of the prominent Rajbana Sial Tribe of Jhang.[9]
His nephew and son in-law Khan Munawar Ali Khan Rajbana Sial has served as the Chairman of Tehsil Council Shorkot/Ahmedpur Sial on multiple occasions.[10][4]
His grandson Khan Jawad Ali Khan Rajbana Sial is also a former parliamentarian.[10]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Quaid's associate Arif Sial passes away". DAWN.COM. 1 October 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "7th National assembly of Pakistan" (PDF).
- ^ Fatima Jinnah's 'My Brother'. ISBN 969-413-036-0.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Legislators from JHANG (PP-61 to PP-70)". www.pap.gov.pk. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "National Assembly of Pakistan". www.na.gov.pk. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Punjab Assembly | Members – Pre Independence Period (1897 to 1947)". papmis.pitb.gov.pk. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Punjab Assembly | Members – Members' Directory". www.pap.gov.pk. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Punjab District Gazetteers, Jhang District, with Map, 1929 – South Asia Archive". www.southasiaarchive.com. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ Punjab Government (1883). Gazetteer Of The Jhang District.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Punjab Assembly | Members – Provincial Assembly Thirteenth Legislator (Post)". papmis.pitb.gov.pk. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
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