Raja Muhammad Siddique Khan
Raja Muhammad Siddique Khan | |
|---|---|
راجہ محمد صدیق خان | |
| Member of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 24 July 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Raja Mujahid Khan |
| Constituency | LA-39 Jammu and Others-VI (2021-present) LA-35 Jammu and Others-VI (2006-2021) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Pakistan Muslim League (N) (2011-present) |
Other political affiliations | All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (2006-2011) |
Raja Muhammad Siddique Khan (Urdu: راجہ محمد صدیق خان) is a Pakistani politician who has been a member of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly since July 2006.[1]
Political career
Khan was elected to the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly from LA-35 Jammu and Others-VI as a candidate of All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (AJKMC) in the 2006 Azad Kashmiri general election.[2]
On 14 January 2009, he was sworn into the cabinet of Prime Minister Muhammad Yaqoob Khan as Minister for Transport, Civil Defence, and Animal Husbandry.[3] He resigned on 13 October 2009.[4]
On 29 October 2009, he was sworn into the cabinet of Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan as Minister for Azad Kashmir Logging and Sawmills Corporation and Azad Kashmir Mineral and Industrial Development Corporation.[5]
He was re-elected to the Assembly from LA-35 Jammu and Others-VI as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML(N)) in the 2011 Azad Kashmiri general election.[6]
He was re-elected to the Assembly from LA-35 Jammu and Others-VI as a candidate of PML(N) in the 2016 Azad Kashmiri general election. He received 11,058 votes and defeated Chaudhry Fakhar Zaman, a candidate of Pakistan People's Party (PPP).[7]
On 14 April 2018, he was sworn into the cabinet of Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan, and was made the Minister for Rehabilitation.[8][9][10]
He was re-elected to the Assembly from LA-39 Jammu and Others-VI as a candidate of PML(N) in the 2021 Azad Kashmiri general election. He received 9,557 votes and defeated Nazia Niaz, a candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).[11]
On 25 June 2023, he was sworn into the cabinet of Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, and was made the Minister for Industry, Commerce, Labour Welfare, Sericulture and Printing Press.[12][13]
He was re-elected to the Assembly from LA-39 Jammu and Others-VI as a candidate of PML(N) in the 2026 Azad Kashmiri general election. He received 10,981 votes, while the runner-up, Chaudhry Fakhar Zaman of PPP, received 5,081 votes.[14]
References
- ↑ Naqash, Tariq (2026-08-24). "Newly elected members of AJK Legislative Assembly take oath of office". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ "Ruling MC secures 20 seats, AJKPP 7: Manipulation of results alleged". Dawn. 2006-07-13. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "AJK ministers' portfolios announced". Dawn. 2009-01-28. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ "Eight AJK Ministers resign". The Nation. 2009-10-14. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "AJK ruling party is also its cabinet". Dawn. 2009-10-30. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ Ahad, Abdul (2011-06-26). "PPP emerges victorious in AJK polls; secures 20 seats". Brecorder. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "PML-N candidate Raja M. Siddique wins from LA-35". 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ Mir, MA (2018-04-17). "New ministers get portfolios". The Express Tribune.
- ↑ Naqash, Tariq (2018-11-08). "Portfolios of 11 AJK cabinet members reshuffled". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "AJK President administers oath to eight newly inducted ministers". www.radio.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "PTI wins big in AJK elections". 24 News HD. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ Naqash, Tariq (2023-11-01). "Azad Kashmir PM finally allots portfolios to 29 cabinet members". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "27 AJK ministers take oath". The Nation. 2023-06-25. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ "LA-39 Jammu & Others-VI Form 27 (2026)". Internet Archive. Retrieved 2026-08-03.