Abdul Kadir Khanzada Explained

Abdul Kadir Khanzada is a Pakistani politician who was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to 2013.

Political career

He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan from Constituency NA-242 (Karachi-IV) as a candidate of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in by-polls held in January 2003.^[1] He received 67,051 votes and defeated Meraj Ul Huda Siddiqui, a candidate of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA).^[2] He was made parliamentary secretary for communication in 2003.^[3]

He was re-elected to the National Assembly from Constituency NA-242 (Karachi-IV) as a candidate of MQM in 2008 Pakistani general election.^{[4] [5]} He received 147,892 votes and defeated Muhammad Afaque Khan, a candidate of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).^[6]

Personal life

Khanzada's family originated from Alwar in Rajasthan, from where they migrated to Pakistan. He is a direct descendant of Raja Nahar Khan.^[7]

Notes and References

1. News: Names of by-election winners notified. 12 August 2017. DAWN.COM. 25 January 2003. en.
2. News: Asghar . Raja . PML-Q, MMA leading in polls: PPP boycotts on most seats; five killed in Sindh violence . 3 June 2018 . DAWN.COM . 16 January 2003.
3. News: Parliamentary secretaries allocated portfolios. 12 August 2017. DAWN.COM. 9 August 2003. en.
4. News: Ayub. Imran. Parties facing new challenges in district west. 12 August 2017. DAWN.COM. 5 May 2013. en.
5. News: Big numbers in 20 NA seats. 12 August 2017. www.thenews.com.pk. 10 November 2012. en.
6. Web site: 2008 election result. ECP. 12 May 2018. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180105060230/https://ecp.gov.pk/Documents/General%20Elections%202008/Report,%20General%20Election%202008,%20Vol-II.pdf. 5 January 2018.
7. News: Will Nitish Kumar's visit give a boost to Biharis in Pakistan?. The Economic Times. 4 November 2012. 9 March 2019. Sameer. Arshad.