Sanaullah Zehri
| Sardar Sanaullah Khan Zehri سردار ثناء اللہ خان زہری | |
|---|---|
| 15th Chief Minister of Balochistan | |
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Assumed office 24 December 2015 | |
| Governor | Muhammad Khan Achakzai |
| Preceded by | Abdul Malik Baloch |
| Member of Balochistan Assembly | |
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Assumed office 7 June 2013 | |
| Governor | Muhammad Khan Achakzai |
| Constituency | PB-50 (Khuzdar-I) |
| Senior Minister of Balochistan | |
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In office 7 June 2013 – 24 December 2015 | |
| Governor | Muhammad Khan Achakzai |
| Pakistan Senator from Balochistan | |
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In office 27 December 1997 – 12 October 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Sandiq Bugti |
| Succeeded by | Israr Ullah Zehri |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
4 August 1961 Khuzdar, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Citizenship |
 Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Political party |
Pakistan Muslim League (N) (6 January 2010 – present)[1] |
| Children | Sikander Khan Zehri, Hamza Khan Zehri |
| Parents | Sardar Doda Khan Zehri (father) |
| Education |
🎓 Balochistan University (BA)[2] |
| Profession | Politician |
| Cabinet | Government of Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Religion | Islam |
Sardar Sanaullah Khan Zehri (Urdu: سردار ثناء اللہ خان زہری ) is the Chief Minister of Balochistan. He is the leader of Zehri tribe and chief of Jhalawan. Zehri succeeded Abdul Malik Baloch on 24 December 2015 as part of the power sharing deal brokered in the touristic town of Murree.[3][4] Zehri is the central president of the Pakistan Muslim League's Balochistan branch and a confidant of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.[5]
On 7 June 2013, Zehri was appointed senior minister of Balochistan with portfolios of communication works, mines, minerals and industries.
Biography
Sanaullah Zehri was born in Zehri family of Gujjars in Anjeera in Khuzdar District, Balochistan, Pakistan, on 4 August 1961. His father, Sardar Doda Khan Zehri, was a tribal leader and an activist in the Pakistan Movement who played a crucial role in gathering Balochistan's support for the cause of Pakistan.[6][7] He graduated with a BA degree in political science in 1983 from Balochistan University.[7]
Upon graduating from Balochistan University, he ran in the 1990 Balochistan Assembly general elections, performing well on the PML(N)'s conservative platform.[6] During this time, he campaigned for local government in Balochistan.[6] In 1997, he contested and triumphed in a senate election, representing Balochistan until 1999. Zehri ran for the PB-50 (Khuzdar-I) constituency on the National Party's platform during the 2002 general election. He served as the provincial minister of prisons and tribal affairs until 2003.[2]
In 2008, the National Party boycotted the general elections. Zehri disagreed with the move, left the party, and in February he won a seat in the Assembly under his own, newly founded National Party Parliamentarians. In September 2006, Zehri participated in a loya jirga called by the Khan of Kalat, Mir Suleman Dawood Jan, following the death of Akbar Bugti.[8]
On 6 January 2010, he joined the Pakistan Muslim League.[1][9] In August 2011, Baloch was selected by PML(N) as the assistant secretary general of the PML-N for Balochistan.[1][10]
In 2013, Zehri defended his constituency on PML (N)'s platform and was initially named as candidacy for Chief Minister of Balochistan.[11] However, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif instead approved the appointment of Abdul Malik Baloch to be elevated as the Chief Minister of Balochistan.[11]
On 16 April 2013, Zehri escaped an assassination attempt[12] on his life when his convey came under a bomb attack in his native Khuzdar district. The attack killed his son, Sikander Zehri, brother Mir Meharullah Zehri and nephew Mir Zaid. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), accepted responsibility for the attack on Zehri.[13]
On 7 June 2013, Zehri was appointed senior minister of Balochistan.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 Dawn.com (6 January 2010). "Sanaullah Zehri, Qadir Baloch join PML-N". Dawn newspaper, 2010. Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- 1 2 staff, et. al. "Sardar Sanaullah Khan Zehri". Pakistani leaders online. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "Baloch vacates CM office as Murree agreement takes effect". Samaa. 12 December 2015.
- ↑ "Zehri elected new Balochistan CM". Samaa TV. 24 December 2015.
- 1 2 Pakistan Herald (29 October 2013). "Sanaullah Zehri". Pakistan Herald. Pakistan Herald. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- 1 2 3 et. al. PD. "Sardar Sanaullah Khan Zehri". Provincial Assembly of Balochistan, press. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- 1 2 News desk. "GEO elections monitoring cell: Sanaullah Zehri". GEO News, elections cell. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ Malik Siraj Akbar (2011). The Redefined Dimensions of Baloch Nationalist Movement. Xlibris Corporation. p. 181.
- ↑ From the Newspapers (29 May 2013). "Pakistan Muslim League (N) names Zehri for Balochistan CM post". Dawn news papers, 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "Two ex-generals picked for key PML-N positions". Dawn. 7 August 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- 1 2 Web edition (17 May 2013). "Sanaullah Zehri named for Balochistan CM post". News International. News International. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ Desk, Web (16 April 2013). "Sardar Sanaullah Zehri's convoy attacked, 3 family members killed". Express Tribune.
- ↑ "Son, brother and nephew of Sardar Zehri die in bomb attack". Dawn. 17 April 2013.
