Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood
Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood (Urdu: مخدوم احمد محمود) is a prominent Pakistani politician belonging from District Rahim Yar Khan situated in South Punjab. He has been elected to the Punjab and National Assemblies on PML-F tickets. In the end of 2012, President Asif Ali Zardari declared him Governor-designate of Punjab.[3]
Makhdoom Syed Ahmed Mehmood | |
|---|---|
(Ahmad Saain) | |
| 30th Governor of Punjab | |
| In office 25 December 2012 – 13 May 2013 | |
| President | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Prime Minister | Raja Parvez Ashraf |
| Preceded by | Latif Khosa |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Sarwar |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 1990 – 1993, 1993 – 1996, 1997 – 1999 (NA-195) | |
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab | |
| In office 1988–1990, 2008 – 2012 | |
| Punjab Excise & Taxation Minister | |
| In office 1988–1990 | |
| District Chairman Rahim Yar Khan | |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| President of PML-F Punjab Chapter | |
| In office 2008 – 20 December 2012 [1] | |
| President of Pakistan Peoples Party South Punjab | |
| In office November 2016 – Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Syed Ahmed Mehmood 12 September 1961 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistan 🇵🇰 |
| Political party | PML-Q (2001–2005), PML-F (2005–2012), PPP (2012–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Sumaira Mehmood |
| Relations | Pir Pagaro Syed Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi III[2] (cousin), Former Prime Minister Pakistan Yusuf Raza Gilani[2] (cousin), Jahangir Khan Tareen (Brother in Law) |
| Children | Murtaza,[2] Mustafa, Ali and Sakina |
| Residence | Makhdoom House Jamal Din Wali, Rahim Yar Khan Model Town Lahore, Pakistan |
| Profession | Agriculturalist, Business |
Early life
Ahmed Mehmood was born in 1961. His father was Makhdoom Syed Hassan Mehmood, a politician who was elected as opposition leader. Ahmed Mehmood's grandfather was Makhdoom Ghulam Meeran Shah, who was a Sufi saint.
On 25 December 2012 he took oath as 29th Governor of Punjab. He resigned from the post of the governor on 13 May 2013 after PML-N swept the elections but president rejected the resignation.[4][5][6]
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References
- Ali, Mayed (23 December 2012). "Son to replace Makhdoom as Punjab PML-F president". The News International. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- "Khosa resigns, Makhdoom Mahmood to be new Punjab governor: sources". DAWN.com. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- "Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood takes oath as Punjab Governor". Pak News. 25 December 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- "Member Profile – Makhdoom Syed Ahmed Mehmood". Provincial Assembly of the Punjab. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- "Syed Ahmed Mahmood is 34th governor in 88 years". The News International. 26 December 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Latif Khosa |
Governor of Punjab 25 Dec 2012 – 13 May 2013 |
Succeeded by Mohammad Sarwar |
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