Zulfi Bukhari

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Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari (born 3 December 1980), also known as Zulfi Bukhari, is a British Pakistani multi-millionaire businessman, politician and film producer. [1]

He served as a Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan in the capacity of a Minister of State in Cabinet until his resignation on 17 May 2021 over the allegations leveled at him in regards to the Rawalpindi Ring Road scandal.[2]

Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari
Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development (Minister of State)
In office
14 September 2018 – 17 May 2021
Prime MinisterImran Khan
Preceded byPir Sadaruddin Shah
Chairman of National Tourism Coordination Board
Assumed office
13 March 2019
Prime MinisterImran Khan
Chairman of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation
Assumed office
14 May 2019
Prime MinisterImran Khan
Personal details
Born (1980-12-03) 3 December 1980 (age 41)
NationalityPakistani, British
Political partyPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Family[]

Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari is a British born Pakistani politician and entrepreneur; born on 3 December 1980. He is popularly known as Zulfi Bukhari. He is a member of Pakistan's Federal Cabinet as Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development.[3] He is also currently appointed Chairman of National Tourism Coordination Board, Pakistan. He belongs to Pakistan’s ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

His family roots lie in Attock, Punjab, and his father Wajid Hussain Bukhari served as environment minister in Pervez Musharraf’s cabinet while his uncle Ejaz Hussain Bukhari is an important PTI politician in Attock.[4]

Business career[]

Zulfi Bukhari is a business tycoon, owns a number of properties in UK and founder of many companies including UK based luxury real-estate business HPM Developments established in 2011. He is also the founder of Hooks Gym & Martin-Kemp Design, a leading London-based design studio, producing bespoke luxury solutions ranging from interiors, architectural design to yachts and private jets.

Among these companies is HPM Developments, which was dissolved under an Insolvency Proceeding in 2020 in London.[5]

Politics[]

He is an active member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and a close aid to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan since 2011. Zulfi Bukhari was head of Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan's campaign in NA-53 Islamabad. After the 2018 elections victory, Imran Khan announced his cabinet and Zulfi was appointed as a Minister of State. He holds the following offices:

  1. Special Assistant to PM on Overseas Pakistanis & HRD[6]
  2. Chairman Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation [7]
  3. Chairman of National Tourism Coordination Board [8]

Controversies[]

Zulfi Bukhari resigned from his office as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on OPHRD in a tweet on 17 May 2021.[9][10] He quoted reasons as taking high moral approach as his name had been hinted at in a controversial report unveiled by the government of Pakistan.[11] The allegation came on him for misuse of power owing to his relationship with Dr Syed Tauqir Bukhari who had been named in the report. He denied any connection as his family is not even on talking terms with Dr Tauqir, he asked for his name to be placed on ECL if need arises. He also declared that he has no role in the alleged ring road scam.[12][13] Later Federal Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan announced on 18 June 2021 that his resignation had not been accepted by the Prime Minister.[14]

Film production[]

He has interests in film production. He was the executive producer of the 2018 movie Cake, selected as Pakistan’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.[15]

This was the first Pakistani movie to receive a full red carpet premier in London’s Leicester Square. “Cake” both challenged the Western perceptions of Pakistani film and stimulated the cultural economy whilst proudly showcasing Pakistani talent to an international audience.

“Cake,” has been named as Pakistan’s contender for the Oscars foreign- language category following critical acclaim and box office success in March 2018.

Media image[]

He was featured in May 2018 by The Muslim 100 Power List, which honours the most powerful and influential muslims for the very highest level of achievement within the international Muslim community and positively promotes the outstanding contribution made by Muslim men and women on the local, national and international stage. Zulfikar, was acknowledged as one of The Most Influential Trailblazers in Britain Today, others on the list were London's Mayor Sadiq Khan.

He is the first Pakistani to appear on the cover of the Mayfair Times.

The UK-based entertainment and lifestyle magazine Asian Style Magazine has described him as one of South Asia’s five best dressed men in 2020.[16]

He also made the cover of the December 2020 edition of HELLO! Pakistan, the country’s best selling fashion and lifestyle magazine.[17]

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ Bukhari, Zulfi. "Zulfi Bukhari". Pak Pedia. Pak Pedia.
  2. ^ Dawn.com (2021-05-17). "Zulfi Bukhari resigns as PM's aide over allegations in Ring Road scam case". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  3. ^ "Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development". www.ophrd.gov.pk.
  4. ^ Shah, Murtaza Ali (10 May 2016). "Nothing wrong in supporting Imran's political, charitable causes: Zulfi Bukhari". Geo News. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Financial deal to keep Reham quiet in the air". The News International. 1 November 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  6. ^ PM Khan appoints Zulfi Bukhari as special assistant on overseas Pakistanis "PM Khan appoints Zulfi Bukhari as special assistant on overseas Pakistanis". DAWN.COM. 2018-09-18. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  7. ^ Zulfi Bukhari appointed chairman of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation "Zulfi Bukhari appointed chairman of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation". DAWN.COM. 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  8. ^ PM forms board to promote tourism Nagri, Jamil (2019-03-16). "PM forms board to promote tourism". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  9. ^ Dawn.com (2021-05-17). "Zulfi Bukhari resigns as PM's aide over allegations in Ring Road scam case". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  10. ^ "https://twitter.com/sayedzbukhari/status/1394307371934097408". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-06-22. External link in |title= (help)
  11. ^ "Govt's Ring Road 'scam' is a scandal in itself". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  12. ^ "Put me on ECL till probe is complete, says Zulfi". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  13. ^ "Ring Road scam: Zulfi resigns to clear name". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  14. ^ Haq, Riazul (2021-06-18). "Zulfi Bukhari's resignation has not been accepted, says Ghulam Sarwar". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  15. ^ "Reham Khan thinks 'Cake' was sent to Oscars because its producer is a friend of PM Khan". Something Haute. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Fawad Khan, Zulfi Bukhari among South Asia's Best Dressed Men". Express Tribune. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Zulfi Bukhari on HELLO! magazine's Hot 100 cover". The News International. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.

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