Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan
Dr. Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan (Urdu: ڈاکٹر محمد نجیب نقی خان )is a Politician in Azad Jammu Kashmir. He belongs to the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz.
Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan ڈاکٹرمحمد نجیب نقی خان | |
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| MLA Minister for Finance and Health | |
| In office 7 August 2016 – August 2021 | |
| President | Masood Khan |
| Prime Minister | Farooq Haider Khan |
| Parliamentary Secretary, Health & P&D | |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Opposition Member, Azad Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1996–2001 | |
| Member, Kashmir Council | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| MLA Minister for Health, Education (Colleges & Universities) & IT | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Opposition Member, Azad Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Citizenship | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz |
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| Alma mater | King Edward Medical College Lahore |
| Profession | Politician |
Personal
Dr Najeeb Naqi Khan belongs to a well-known political family and inherited the political career from his father former Health and Food Minister AJK Col (Retd) Muhammad Naqi Khan (Late). His Grand Father Baba-e-Poonch Khan Sahib Col. Khan Muhammad Khan, remained member of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly from 1934 to 1946. He was also Chairman War Council of Azad Jammu & Kashmir in 1947 and then member Defence Council. He founded Sudhan Educational Conference in 1934.
Early life and education
Dr Najeeb Naqi Khan born on 19 January 1964 in Rawalpindi. He spent early years of his life in Dhar Dhrach, (Numb) Pallandri. He received his school education from Aitchison College, Lahore (1970-1982), one of the most renowned & historic educational institutions in Pakistan. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from King Edward Medical University (1983-1988).
Political career
Dr. Najeeb Naqi Khan is one of the most popular and successful politicians of AJ&K as evident from the fact that he has been elected as the member of AJ&K Legislative Assembly for five terms from his native constituency of Pallandari and once remained Member of AJK Council. He started off his political career in early 1990s with the turn of events following the unfortunate death of his father Col. Muhammad Naqi Khan in a car accident just before a day to election. While being a prominent figure of the AJK politics he has always remained at the forefront for the rights of his people. Winning district status for Sudhanoti in 1995 with strong support from Sardar Mohammad Abdul Qayyum Khan, is one of his remarkable achievements that led to a new era of progress and development in the area. As a visionary leader Dr. Najeeb Naqi continues his endeavors for the development of his constituency. District Hospital Sudhanoti is one of such projects that is about to complete soon while a number of other projects for the development of area are in different phases of planning and implementation.
Political Career at a Glance
- Member Azad Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly/Minister for Health, Finance, Planning and Development (2016-2021).
- Member Azad Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly (2011-2016).
- Member Azad Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly/Minister for Health, Population Welfare, Education (Colleges) and Information Technology (2006-2011).
- Member Azad Jammu Kashmir Council (2001-2006).
- Member Azad Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly (1996-2001)
- Member Azad Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly/Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Planning and Development (1991-1996)