Abdul Qadir Patel
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Abdul Qadir Patel عبدالقادر پٹیل | |
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| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 29 February 2024 | |
| Majority | 60,266 votes (37.49%) |
| Constituency | NA-243 Karachi Keamari-II |
| Minister of National Health | |
| In office 19 April 2022 – 10 August 2023 | |
| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Shehbaz Sharif |
| Preceded by | Faisal Sultan |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Constituency | NA-248 (Karachi West-I) |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 13 August 2018 – 10 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Salman Mujahid Baloch |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| Constituency | NA-239 (Karachi-I) |
| Senior Advisor to the President of Pakistan | |
| In office 6 July 2012 – 16 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Faisal Raza Abidi |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| Constituency | PS-86 Karachi |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 17 March 2008 – 16 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Hakim Qari Gul Rahman [1] |
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh | |
| In office 18 October 1993 – 7 November 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Ali Muhammad Hingoro [2] |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Farooq Awan [3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdul Qadir |
| Citizenship | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Peoples Party (2012-present) |
| Residence | Karachi |
| Alma mater | Federal Urdu University |
Abdul Qadir Patel (/pəˈtɛl/ Urdu: عبدالقادر پٹیل; born 8 August 1968) is a Pakistani politician who represents Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the National Assembly of Pakistan. He served as chairman standing committee on Interior in the National Assembly of Pakistan.[4][5][6] He elected as MNA in 2018 General elections in Pakistan from NA-248 (Karachi West-I) constituency and served as Minister of National Health in previous cabinet of Shehbaz Sharif. He re-elected as Member National Assembly of Pakistan in 2024 Pakistani general election from newly formed constituency NA-243 (Karachi Keamari-II) taken oath February 2024.[7][8]
Political career
[edit]Patel entered politics as a member of the 10th Provincial Assembly of Sindh on 18 October 1993[9] during the by-election for constituency PS-86 Karachi (Lyari Town) he defeated Ali Mohammad Hingoro who was than member provincial assembly of Sindh[2] however in election for 11th Provincial Assembly of Sindh he was succeeded by Muhammad Farooq Awan from constituency of PS 86.[3] Later he was elected to the 13th National Assembly of Pakistan in February 2008 for the NA-239 (Karachi-I) Kemari Town seat in the general election on a Pakistan Peoples Party ticket after defeating than member national assembly Hakim Qari Gul Rahman of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal.[1][10][11]
He had been associated with different departments and ministries within the Government of Pakistan such as the Department of Ports and Shipping, Foreign Affairs, Railways, and Labour. He serves as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan as well as Chairman of the Standing Committee on the Interior.[12] On 3 June 2012 he was appointed as President of the Karachi division of the Pakistan Peoples Party and as political adviser to President Asif Ali Zardari.[13][14]
In March 2015, PPP suspended Patel from his position as Karachi Division president for breaching party discipline.[15]
He secured 35076 votes from newly established NA-248 (Karachi West-I) constituency in 2018 General elections in Pakistan representing Pakistan Peoples Party and defeated Sardar Aziz of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf by a narrow margin. He became member of 15th National Assembly of Pakistan on 13 August 2018.[16] He re-elected as Member National Assembly of Pakistan in 2024 Pakistani general election from newly formed constituency NA-243 (Karachi Keamari-II) taken oath February 2024.[7]
Patel took oath as federal Minister for Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination 19 April 2022 in newly formed Shahbaz Sharif federal cabinet after no-confidence motion against Imran Khan.[17][18]
Court trial
[edit]Patel had to face the trail for a case that was registered under Karachi registry of the anti-terrorism court (ATC) while he was in London, United Kingdom. He was accused allegedly getting criminals treated at a local hospital. He came back to Pakistan and surrendered voluntarily by the court of law as he presented himself for self-arrest in July 2016. Patel arrived at ATC and filed a plea, seeking bail in Dr. Asim case.[19][20] The court approved bail plea and accepted the petition over surety bond of Rs 2 lac till 17 April[21] but bail was rejected and he surrendered himself.[22][23] He was released on permanent bail after four months of detention in November 2017. His case is under the process of anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi.[24]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Hakim Qari Gul Rahman Archived 15 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine Pakistan Elections
- ^ a b Preceded by MPA Ali Muhammad Hingoro from PS-86 9th Provincial Assembly of Sindh Previous Members (1990 - 1993)
- ^ a b Succeeded by Muhammad Farooq Awan from PS 86 11th Provincial Assembly of Sindh Previous Members (1997 - 1999)
- ^ "Patel made President PPP Karachi". Business Recorder. 4 July 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ Faisal Raza Abidi to resign as advisor to the President News Pakistan Retrieved 3 July 2012
- ^ NA speaker constitutes 36 standing committees The Express Tribune. Retrieved February 05, 2019
- ^ a b Abdul Qadir Patel's official member national assembly profile
- ^ Azam, Oonib. "No upset in NA seats of District Keamari with Qadir Patel, Mustafa Kamal winning". The News International. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel (By-Election) PS-86 Karachi PPP
- ^ Abdul Qadir Patel as the President of PPP’s Karachi wing and Adviser to the President after Abidi’s resignation. Daily Dawn Retrieved 3 July 2012
- ^ PPP's Abdul Qadir Patel retains NA-248 seat after vote recount Duniya News Tv Retrieved 30 July 2018
- ^ Speaker Qaiser forms NA standing committees, names members The Dawn News. Retrieved February 5, 2019
- ^ Qadir Patel's appointed as Adviser to President, and President Karachi division of PPP Karachi division
- ^ Patel's name nominated as Party President for Karachi division and Adviser to President of Pakistan Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 July 2012
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (21 March 2015). "PPP leader Qadir Patel suspended for criticising party". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ 328 MNAs sworn in to 15th National Assembly Dawn News Retrieved 13 Aug 2018
- ^ List of Newly appointed Federal Ministers National Assembly of Pakistan; Retrieved 19 April 2022
- ^ Ministry of National Health Abdul Qadir Patel appointed as Federal Minister Retrieved 10 May 2022
- ^ Inside story of Rangers' investigation of PPP leader Qadir Patel
- ^ Ex-PPP lawmaker Qadir Patel grilled to trace links with Lyari gangs
- ^ Abdul Qadir Patel pea of bail
- ^ Abdul Qadir Patel presents himself for arrest
- ^ Abdul Qadir Patel self-surrendered
- ^ PPP leader Abdul Qadir Patel released on bail after 4 months