Zamarud Khan

Zamarud Khan is an ex-MD, former chairman of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, ex-MNA and the Patron in Chief of Pakistan Sweet Homes – an internationally renowned project for the welfare of orphans of Pakistan. He is known for his involvement in a hostage crisis in Pakistan on 15 August 2013, where he attempted to subdue the hostage-taker. Police used the unplanned distraction to fire at the gunman, which injured him and led to his arrest.[2][3]

Zamarud Khan
Patron-In-Chief, Pakistan Sweet Homes
Ex-MD, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal
In office
2008–2013
Personal details
Born (1968-01-01) 1 January 1968
Rawalpindi
Political partyPakistan People's Party
(2002–present)
Notable Award(s)Hilal-e-Imtiaz (2012) [1]

References

  1. Khan, Bilal Nawaz (February 9, 2016) "Hilal-i-Imtiaz awarded to Zamarud Khan" Dawn News.
  2. Masood, Salman (August 16, 2013) "Pakistani Gunman Is Shot by Police, Ending Standoff in Islamabad" New York Times.
  3. Razi Ud Din Razi. "Zamarud Khan's Heroic Effort, Drop Scene Of Shooting Drama". Timeline Pakistan. Retrieved 1 September 2013.


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