Mirza Muhammad Afridi
Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| In office 12 March 2021 – 9 April 2024 | |
| Chairman | Sadiq Sanjrani |
| Preceded by | Saleem Mandviwalla |
| Succeeded by | Syedaal Khan Nasar |
| Member of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| In office 12 March 2018 – 12 March 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (2020-present) |
Mirza Mohammad Afridi is a Pakistani politician[1] who had been a Member of the Senate of Pakistan, from March 2018 to March 2025, and the Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan from 12 March 2021 to 9 April 2024.
Overview
Mirza Mohammad Afridi's name first emerged in the political arena at the highest level when he was independently elected a senator from the former FATA in 2018. He joined Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) immediately after getting elected in a meeting with Mian Nawaz Sharif and Ameer Muqaam in Islamabad. The joining was submitted to the Senate as well as Election Commission of Pakistan and the record shows till date. He later changed loyalties and supported Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in 2019 after meeting the Prime Minister Imran Khan at Banni Gala despite being registered as a PMLN member in the Senate and Election Commission of Pakistan.[2] In this regard, the statement of PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah has also come to light that Mirza Muhammad Afridi had joined the Noon League after being elected as a senator in 2018. Mirza Muhammad Afridi belongs to the Sipah, a sub-branch of the Afridi tribe in the Khyber tribal region of Pakistan. Mirza Mohammad Afridi is the cousin of Peshawar Zalmi and Haier Company owner Javed Afridi and nephew of former Senator Haji Mohammad Shah Afridi. Mirza Muhammad Afridi is an industrialist and businessman. Local journalists from Khyber District reported that Mirza Mohammad Afridi's family left the area about 30 years ago and settled in Lahore. Education also continued there.
Political career
Afridi was elected to the Senate of Pakistan as an independent candidate on general seat from FATA in the 2018 Pakistani Senate election.[3][4] He joined the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PMLN) in 2018.[2] in 2020 he changed his loyalty and joined PTI, while Election Commission records showed that he was still a member of PMLN. Despite being part of PMLN, Imran Khan nominated him for the slot of Senate Deputy Chairman as a reward for changing loyalties.
References
- ^ "Who is Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi-Senate of Pakistan - My blog". 12 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ a b Chaudhry, Fahad (25 August 2018). "Three Fata senators join PTI". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "LIVE: PML-N-backed independent candidates lead in Punjab, PPP in Sindh - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ Khan, Iftikhar A. (4 March 2018). "PML-N gains Senate control amid surprise PPP showing". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
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