Muhammad Talha Mahmood

Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood (Urdu: محمد طلحہ محمود c. 1 November 1962) is a Pakistani general category member of the Senate of Pakistan from Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who is the current Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony, in office since 15 April 2023.[1][2]

Senator
Muhammad Talha Mahmood
محمد طلحہ محمود
Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony
In office
15 April 2023 – 9 August 2023
PresidentArif Alvi
Prime MinisterShahbaz Sharif
Preceded byMufti Abdul Shakoor
Member of the Senate of Pakistan
Assumed office
12 March 2018
ConstituencyKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
In office
12 March 2012 – 11 March 2018
ConstituencyKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
In office
12 March 2006 – 11 March 2012
ConstituencyKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat
Assumed office
2013
Personal details
Born (1962-11-01) 1 November 1962
Islamabad, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistan
Political party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F)
Alma materPunjab University

He obtained his degree from Punjab University in 1984 and has since held prominent positions in the political landscape.

Career

In 2006, he was elected to the Senate of Pakistan and his re-election followed in 2012.[3]

He is Deputy Parliamentary Leader of JUI-F (Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam), Additionally, he holds key responsibilities as the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee for Narcotics Control and Interior.[4]

Furthermore, he contributes his expertise as a member of several important Senate standing committees, including Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat and Capital Administration and Development, Petroleum and Natural Resources, and Ministry of Finance.[5]

He was successfully reelected to the Senate in 2018 Senate election, ensuring his membership in the upper house until March 2024.[5]

Alongside his political engagements, he is also associated with the Talha Mahmood Foundation.[6]

Minister of Religious Affairs

He assumed office of Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony after the death of Mufti Abdul Shakoor on 15 April 2023.[7]

References
  1. Ali, Kalbe (19 April 2023). "Talha Mahmood given portfolio of religious affairs". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. "Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony". mora.gov.pk. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. "Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood to head religious affairs ministry". Geo.tv. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  4. "Talha Mahmood leaves for Saudi Arabia to review Hajj arrangements". Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. "Senate of Pakistan". senate.gov.pk. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  6. "Talha Mehmood Foundation Helping Poor Strata By Distributing Food Packages". UrduPoint. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  7. Ali, Kalbe (19 April 2023). "Talha Mahmood given portfolio of religious affairs". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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