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{{Short description|Pakistani politician}} |
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'''Chaudhry Shafay Hussain''' is a Pakistani politician who is the current Provincial Minister of Punjab for Trade, in office since March 2024 and has been a Member of the [[Provincial Assembly of the Punjab]] since 23 February 2024. He is son of [[Shujaat Hussain]]. |
'''Chaudhry Shafay Hussain''' is a Pakistani politician who was born on April 26, in Lahore, Pakistan, and is the current Provincial Minister of Punjab for Trade, in office since March 2024 and has been a Member of the [[Provincial Assembly of the Punjab]] since 23 February 2024. He is also the son of [[Shujaat Hussain]], Grandson of [[Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi|Chaudhry Zahoor Ellahi]] and brother of [[Chaudhry Salik Hussain]]. |
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== personal life/Beginings == |
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Shafay Hussain was born on April 26 , in Lahore, pakistan. he was raised in Lahore and attended [[Bellerbys College|Bellerbys college]], UK. Aswell as [[Hamilton College (England)|Hamilton college]], UK. After which he obtained a degree in Business Administration & Management. After college he returned to pakistan and started to start his own businesses, the main of which included Kunjah Textile Mills, which he later discontinued. He has been in politics since 2004 but never got the opportunity to run for elections, as according to him he was not allowed to before, but in 2024 he finally got the chance to contest in his first ever elections from gujrat ([[PP-31 Gujrat-V|PP-31]]) alongside his brother, [[Chaudhry Salik Hussain]] (NA-64), through his party [[Pakistan Muslim League (Q)|PML-Q]] also known as PML. on Febuary 9 it was announced that he won, and later proceeded to become the Provincial Minister of Punjab for Industries and Commerce. Shafay is also known to be a very humanitarian man, known to donate money to charity whenever possible, standing strong for the Palestinian cause, and helping the poor in any way possible. |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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In the [[2024 Pakistani general election]], [[Pakistan Muslim League (N)]] (PML-N) did not fielded any candidate against Hussain of [[Pakistan Muslim League (Q)]] (PML-Q]) in Constituency [[PP-31 Gujrat-V]]. PML-N cadres in [[Gujrat, Pakistan|Gujrat]] vehemently criticized the party's decision not to nominate former Gujrat mayor and PML-N former MPA Haji Nasir Mahmood for the 2024 election. According to a report, Hussain consistently criticized |
In the [[2024 Pakistani general election]], [[Pakistan Muslim League (N)]] (PML-N) did not fielded any candidate against Hussain of [[Pakistan Muslim League (Q)]] (PML-Q]) in Constituency [[PP-31 Gujrat-V]]. PML-N cadres in [[Gujrat, Pakistan|Gujrat]] vehemently criticized the party's decision not to nominate former Gujrat mayor and PML-N former MPA Haji Nasir Mahmood for the 2024 election. According to a report, Hussain consistently criticized Haji in his speeches.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Butt |first1=Waseem Ashraf |title=PML-N ignores old guards as it announces tickets for Gujrat |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1805049 |access-date=6 March 2024 |work=DAWN.COM |date=12 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Despite Shafay's statements expressing his disinterest in such favor from the PML-N, the PML-N leadership refrained from allowing its local leaders in Gujrat to contest the election, even independently.<ref name="dawn/24jan24" /> This led the PML-N to encounter a significant risk of losing its stronghold in Gujrat as it faced a gradual decline in local support.<ref name="dawn/24jan24">{{cite news |last1=Butt |first1=Waseem Ashraf |title=PML-N paying price for ‘arrangement’ with ‘Q’ in Gujrat |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1808087 |access-date=6 March 2024 |work=DAWN.COM |date=24 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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He was elected to the [[Provincial Assembly of the Punjab]] from Constituency PP-31 Gujrat-V as a candidate of PML-Q in 2024 Pakistani general election. He secured 64,132 votes and defeated PTI-backed candidate Mudassir Machyana, who only received 48,311 votes.<ref>{{cite web |title=PP-31 Election Result 2024 Gujrat 5, Cadidates List |url=https://www.geo.tv/election/PP-31 |website=www.geo.tv |access-date=6 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=PP-31 Election Result 2024 Gujrat-V, Candidates List |url=https://elections.arynews.tv/constituency/PP-31/2024 |website=ARYNEWS |access-date=6 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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On 6 March, he was inducted into the [[Maryam ministry|provincial cabinet]] of Punjab Chief Minister [[Maryam Nawaz]]. <ref>{{cite news |title=Fresh faces dominate Maryam’s cabinet |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2458586/fresh-faces-dominate-maryams-cabinet |access-date=7 March 2024 |work=The Express Tribune |date=6 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=New 17-member Punjab cabinet takes oath |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1165133-new-17-member-punjab-cabinet-takes-oath |access-date=6 March 2024 |work=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}}</ref> He was appointed as Provincial Minister of Punjab for Industries, Trade and Commerce .<ref>{{cite news |title=18-member Punjab cabinet takes oath |url=https://www.samaa.tv/2087310918-18-member-punjab-cabinet-takes-oath#google_vignette |access-date=6 March 2024 |work=Samaa |date=6 March 2024}}</ref> Reportedly, Maryam initially objected to including any allies, such as the PML-Q, into her cabinet during the first phase. However, Hussain's father, [[Shujaat Hussain]], managed to influence Maryam from "right quarters".<ref>{{cite news |title=Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinets sworn in |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1819760/punjab-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cabinets-sworn-in |access-date=7 March 2024 |work=DAWN.COM |date=7 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Shafay Hussain is also the general sectary Punjab, for his party, PML-Q, also known as PML. |
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On 6 March, he was inducted into the [[Maryam ministry|provincial cabinet]] of Punjab Chief Minister [[Maryam Nawaz]] despite his lack of parliamentary experience.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fresh faces dominate Maryam’s cabinet |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2458586/fresh-faces-dominate-maryams-cabinet |access-date=7 March 2024 |work=The Express Tribune |date=6 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=New 17-member Punjab cabinet takes oath |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1165133-new-17-member-punjab-cabinet-takes-oath |access-date=6 March 2024 |work=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}}</ref> He was appointed as Provincial Minister of Punjab for Trade and Commerce .<ref>{{cite news |title=18-member Punjab cabinet takes oath |url=https://www.samaa.tv/2087310918-18-member-punjab-cabinet-takes-oath#google_vignette |access-date=6 March 2024 |work=Samaa |date=6 March 2024}}</ref> Reportedly, Maryam initially objected to including any allies, such as the PML-Q, into her cabinet during the first phase. However, Hussain's father, [[Shujaat Hussain]], managed to influence Maryam from "right quarters".<ref>{{cite news |title=Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinets sworn in |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1819760/punjab-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cabinets-sworn-in |access-date=7 March 2024 |work=DAWN.COM |date=7 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Controversies== |
==Controversies/False Allegations== |
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In 2007, Hussain's textile factory, Kunjah Textile Mills, received a loan write off of Rs55.59 million during the tenure of his uncle, Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, as Chief Minister of Punjab.<ref>{{cite news |title=In politics of loan write off, all are beneficiaries except the poor |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/140978-In-politics-of-loan-write-off-all-are-beneficiaries-except-the-poor |access-date=6 March 2024 |work=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}}</ref> |
In 2007, Hussain's textile factory, Kunjah Textile Mills, allegedly received a loan write off of Rs55.59 million during the tenure of his uncle, Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, as Chief Minister of Punjab.<ref>{{cite news |title=In politics of loan write off, all are beneficiaries except the poor |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/140978-In-politics-of-loan-write-off-all-are-beneficiaries-except-the-poor |access-date=6 March 2024 |work=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2020, when the [[National Accountability Bureau]] (NAB) accused PML-Q leaders of money laundering and accumulating illegal assets, Hussain and his brother Salik were implicated in the inquiry for providing loans totaling Rs1.5 billion to various companies owned by them. |
In 2020, when the [[National Accountability Bureau]] (NAB) accused PML-Q leaders of money laundering and accumulating illegal assets, Hussain and his brother Salik were implicated in the inquiry for providing loans totaling Rs1.5 billion to various companies owned by them. This accusation was never proven till this day, and was most likely false. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 09:03, 13 March 2024
Chaudhry Shafay Hussain is a Pakistani politician who was born on April 26, in Lahore, Pakistan, and is the current Provincial Minister of Punjab for Trade, in office since March 2024 and has been a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab since 23 February 2024. He is also the son of Shujaat Hussain, Grandson of Chaudhry Zahoor Ellahi and brother of Chaudhry Salik Hussain.
personal life/Beginings
Shafay Hussain was born on April 26 , in Lahore, pakistan. he was raised in Lahore and attended Bellerbys college, UK. Aswell as Hamilton college, UK. After which he obtained a degree in Business Administration & Management. After college he returned to pakistan and started to start his own businesses, the main of which included Kunjah Textile Mills, which he later discontinued. He has been in politics since 2004 but never got the opportunity to run for elections, as according to him he was not allowed to before, but in 2024 he finally got the chance to contest in his first ever elections from gujrat (PP-31) alongside his brother, Chaudhry Salik Hussain (NA-64), through his party PML-Q also known as PML. on Febuary 9 it was announced that he won, and later proceeded to become the Provincial Minister of Punjab for Industries and Commerce. Shafay is also known to be a very humanitarian man, known to donate money to charity whenever possible, standing strong for the Palestinian cause, and helping the poor in any way possible.
Political career
In the 2024 Pakistani general election, Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) did not fielded any candidate against Hussain of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q]) in Constituency PP-31 Gujrat-V. PML-N cadres in Gujrat vehemently criticized the party's decision not to nominate former Gujrat mayor and PML-N former MPA Haji Nasir Mahmood for the 2024 election. According to a report, Hussain consistently criticized Haji in his speeches.[1] Despite Shafay's statements expressing his disinterest in such favor from the PML-N, the PML-N leadership refrained from allowing its local leaders in Gujrat to contest the election, even independently.[2] This led the PML-N to encounter a significant risk of losing its stronghold in Gujrat as it faced a gradual decline in local support.[2]
He was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from Constituency PP-31 Gujrat-V as a candidate of PML-Q in 2024 Pakistani general election. He secured 64,132 votes and defeated PTI-backed candidate Mudassir Machyana, who only received 48,311 votes.[3][4]
On 6 March, he was inducted into the provincial cabinet of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. [5][6] He was appointed as Provincial Minister of Punjab for Industries, Trade and Commerce .[7] Reportedly, Maryam initially objected to including any allies, such as the PML-Q, into her cabinet during the first phase. However, Hussain's father, Shujaat Hussain, managed to influence Maryam from "right quarters".[8]
Shafay Hussain is also the general sectary Punjab, for his party, PML-Q, also known as PML.
Controversies/False Allegations
In 2007, Hussain's textile factory, Kunjah Textile Mills, allegedly received a loan write off of Rs55.59 million during the tenure of his uncle, Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, as Chief Minister of Punjab.[9]
In 2020, when the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) accused PML-Q leaders of money laundering and accumulating illegal assets, Hussain and his brother Salik were implicated in the inquiry for providing loans totaling Rs1.5 billion to various companies owned by them. This accusation was never proven till this day, and was most likely false.
References
- ^ Butt, Waseem Ashraf (12 January 2024). "PML-N ignores old guards as it announces tickets for Gujrat". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ a b Butt, Waseem Ashraf (24 January 2024). "PML-N paying price for 'arrangement' with 'Q' in Gujrat". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "PP-31 Election Result 2024 Gujrat 5, Cadidates List". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "PP-31 Election Result 2024 Gujrat-V, Candidates List". ARYNEWS. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "Fresh faces dominate Maryam's cabinet". The Express Tribune. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "New 17-member Punjab cabinet takes oath". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "18-member Punjab cabinet takes oath". Samaa. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinets sworn in". DAWN.COM. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "In politics of loan write off, all are beneficiaries except the poor". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 6 March 2024.