Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha
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Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha سید ظہور احمد آغا | |
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22nd Governor of Balochistan | |
Assumed office 9 July 2021 | |
President | Arif Alvi |
Prime Minister | Imran Khan |
Preceded by | Amanullah Khan Yasinzai |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Pishin District Balochistan, Pakistan[1] | 4 October 1971
Nationality | Pakistani |
Political party | Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf |
Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha (Urdu: سید ظہور احمد آغا); is a Pakistani politician who currently serves as the 22nd Governor of Balochistan since 9 July 2021.[2]
Early life and education[]
He received his early education from the Islamia High School, Quetta and got a master's degree in English literature from the University of Balochistan Quetta. He owns flour mills and runs other businesses.[citation needed]
Career[]
Zahoor Agha is associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) since 2011.[1]
He ran for the seat of the Provincial Assembly of the Balochistan as a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate from Constituency PB-6 (Quetta-VI) in 2013 Pakistani general election, but was unsuccessful. He received only 2256 votes and lost the seat to Manzoor Ahmad Khan Kakar, a candidate of Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP).[3]
On 7 July 2021, after the resignation of Amanullah Khan Yasinzai he was appointed as Governor of Balochistan by Prime Minister Imran Khan.[4][5] He took oath at Governor House, Quetta on 9th July 2021. Chief Justice Balochistan High Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail administered the oath.[2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Zahoor Agha sworn in as Balochistan's governor". DAWN. 10 July 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Daily Times Pakistan (9 July 2021). "Zahoor Agha takes oath as new Balochistan governor". Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "PB-6 Quetta VI Detail Election Result 2013". Pakistani Elections Result. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Zahoor Agha appointed new Balochistan governor as Amanullah Yasinzai resigns". 7 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "President appoints Syed Zahoor Agha as new Governor Baluchistan". 7 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- 1971 births
- Living people
- Governors of Balochistan, Pakistan
- People from Pishin District