Ali Zahid
Ali Zahid Hamid | |
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| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 29 February 2024 | |
| Constituency | NA-72 Sialkot-III |
| In office 13 August 2018 – 10 August 2023 | |
| Constituency | NA-74 (Sialkot-III) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | PMLN (2018-present) |
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Ali Zahid Hamid is a Pakistani politician who has been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan since February 2024 and previously served in this position from August 2018 till August 2023.
Early life and family
Ali Hamid was born to the former Federal Minister Zahid Hamid.[2]
He previously held a Singaporean citizenship.[2]
Political career
He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) from constituency NA-74 (Sialkot-III) in the 2018 Pakistani general election.[3][4] He received 97,235 votes and defeated Chaudhary Ghulam Abbas, a candidate of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[5]
In the 2024 Pakistani general election, Ali Zahid contested from the National Assembly constituency NA-72 Sialkot-III as a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N). He won the seat with 109,507 votes, according to a constituency report published by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN).[6]
Ali Zahid was elected as a Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from the consitituency NA-72 Sialkot-III as a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N). He took the oath of office as a Member of the National Assembly on 29 February 2024.[7]
In December 2025, Ali Zahid met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, discussions during the meeting covered matters related to his constituency and the overall political situation of the country.[8]
Current parliamentary role
In July 2022, Ali Zahid Hamid was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Defence by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He was among 18 Members of the National Assembly appointed as parliamentary secretaries for different federal ministries.[9]
During the current parliamentary term, Ali Zahid Hamid has served as a member of a Sub-Committee of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue of the National Assembly.[10]
Ali Zahid has served on the Panel of Chairpersons of the National Assembly. Under Rule 13 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, members of the panel are nominated to preside over proceedings of the House in the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.[11]
International engagements
Ali Zahid Hamid participated in a meeting between Pakistani parliamentarians and Iranian officials, during which both sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations, including increasing direct flights between Pakistan and Iran.[12]
In October 2024, Ali Zahid Hamid was a member of a parliamentary delegation from Pakistan that visited the United Kingdom to participate in official engagements with British parliamentarians and representatives of the Pakistani diaspora.[13]
In July 2025, Ali Zahid Hamid was a member of an eight-member Government of Pakistan delegation led by Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani during an official visit to the United Arab Emirates under the UAE Government's Experience Exchange Programme (EEP). The delegation held meetings with senior UAE officials to discuss governance, digital transformation, public sector modernization, leadership development and institutional cooperation between Pakistan and UAE.[14]
Constituency activities
Ali Zahid Hamid has participated in discussions and meetings concerning constituency matters.[15]
Cricket activities
Ali Zahid Hamid participated in the 2019 Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup held in England as a member of the Pakistan parliamentary cricket team. Before the tournament, he expressed his commitment to contributing to the team's performance in the competition. The event featured parliamentarians from different countries competing in cricket.[16]
References
- ↑ "PTI, PML-N, PPP: All promoted dynastic politics in General Election 2018". Dunya News. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- 1 2 "FIA's report puts dual national candidates of political parties in a tough spot - Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- ↑ "Imran Khan's PTI on top as election results come in". Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ↑ "PML-N's Ali Zahid wins NA-74 election". Associated Press Of Pakistan. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ↑ "NA-74 Result - Election Results 2018 - Sialkot 3 - NA-74 Candidates - NA-74 Constituency Details - thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ↑ "na-72 sialkot-III Constituency report" (PDF). fafen. 2025.
- ↑ "Personal profile: MR. Ali Zahid". national assembly of pakistan. 11 July 2026.
- ↑ "MNA Ali Zahid discusses the political situation and constituency matters". Retrieved 10 December 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "PM appoints 18 parliamentary secretaries". The News International.
- ↑ "Members of the Sub-Committee of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue". Retrieved 11 July 2026 – via National Assembly of Pakistan.
- ↑ "National Assembly of Pakistan Proceedings (28th Session)" (PDF). National Assembly of Pakistan. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Iran, Pakistan urge for rise in direct flights". Tehran Times. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Official visit of Pakistani parliamentary delegation to the United Kingdom". Pakistan High Commission, London. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "Pakistan Delegation Led by Bilal Azhar Kayani Concludes High-Level Interactions in the UAE". Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "PM, MNA Ali Zahid discuss the political situation and constituency matters". Associated Press of Pakistan.
- ↑ "Ali Zahid vows to deliver for MP's team in England". 12 May 2019.