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{{Short description|Pakistani politician}} | {{Short description|Pakistani politician}} | ||
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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name = Arbab Ghulam Rahim | |||
| native_name = ارباب غلام رحیم | |||
| native_name_lang = ur | |||
| order = 27th | |||
| office = Chief Minister of Sindh | |||
| term_start = 9 June 2004 | |||
| term_end = 19 November 2007 | |||
| governor = [[Ishratul Ibad]] | |||
| predecessor = [[Ali Mohammad Mahar]] | |||
| successor = [[Abdul Qadir Halepota]] (caretaker) | |||
| constituency = [[Constituency PS-60 (Tharparkar-I)|PS-60 (Tharparkar-I)]] | |||
| office1 = [[Cabinet of Pakistan|Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Sindh Affairs]] | |||
| term_start1 = 28 July 2021 | |||
| term_end1 = 10 April 2022 | |||
| president1 = [[Arif Alvi]] | |||
| primeminister1 = [[Imran Khan]] | |||
| predecessor1 = | |||
| successor1 = | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|01|01|df=y}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Tharparkar District|Diplo]], [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]] | |||
| nationality = [[Pakistani]] | |||
| party = [[Grand Democratic Alliance|GDA]] (2023-present) | |||
| otherparty = [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf|PTI]] (2021-2023)<br>[[Grand Democratic Alliance|GDA]] (2018-2021)<br>[[Pakistan Muslim League (N)|PMLN]] (2013-2018)<br>[[Pakistan Peoples Muslim League|PML]] (2009-2013)<br> [[Pakistan Muslim League (Q)|PML(Q)]] (2002-2008) | |||
| alma_mater = [[Cadet College Petaro]] <br> [[Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences]] <br> [[Jinnah Sindh Medical University]] | |||
| occupation = | |||
[[Politician]], [[Land Lord]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Arbab Ghulam Rahim''' ({{ | '''[[Arbab Ghulam Rahim|Arbab]] Ghulam Rahim''' ({{langx|ur|{{nastaliq|ارباب غلام رحیم}}}}; born 1 January 1957) is a senior [[Pakistani]] politician who served as the [[Chief Minister of Sindh|Chief Minister]] of the [[Government of Sindh]] from 2004 until 2007. | ||
After that he also served as a special minister to [[Imran Khan]]<ref name="elected1">{{cite news|date=9 June 2004|url=http://www.oxan.com/display.aspx?g=gp&ItemID=DB110253|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130130224723/http://www.oxan.com/display.aspx?g=gp&ItemID=DB110253|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 January 2013|title=Pakistan: Musharraf reconsiders army pledge|work=[[Oxford Analytica]] ("Arbab Ghulam Rahim was today elected as the new chief minister of Sindh province. Rahim's election follows the resignation of his predecessor, [[Ali Mohammad Mahar|Sardar Ali Mohammed Mahar]], over his failure to quell recent violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims in Karachi.")}}</ref> on matters of Sindh from 2021 to the dismissal of Khan's Government. | |||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
{{ | {{BLP sources section|date=September 2021}} | ||
Arbab Ghulam Rahim was born in the | Arbab Ghulam Rahim was born in the [[Diplo Tehsil]] of [[Tharparkar District]] in the [[Sindh]] province of [[Pakistan]]. Arbab Ghulam Rahim is the youngest of 5 sıblıngs. He was born in a very conservative environment and received his early education ın his village. Then up to 7 grade he studied ın [[Mirpurkhas]], from 8th class he joined the [[Cadet College Petaro]], one of the few reputed ınstıtutıons of the province at that time. After passing out as a House Captain from Cadet College Petaro, he joined [[Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences]] at [[Jamshoro]] to study medicine, but later transferred to [[Jinnah Sindh Medical University]], Karachi. After passing out from Sindh Medıcal College with a [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]] degree, Arbab contested in the local government election and was elected as Nazim ın the [[Mirpur Khas District]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://arynews.tv/dr-arbab-ghulam-rahim/|title=Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim|date=15 June 2018|access-date=26 September 2021|work=ARY News}}</ref> | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
He won elections as a Member of [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]] (MNA) four times, and as Member of the [[Provincial Assembly of Sindh|Provincial Assembly]] (MPA) from | He won elections as a Member of [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]] (MNA) four times, and a number of times as Member of the [[Provincial Assembly of Sindh|Provincial Assembly]] (MPA) from the constituency [[Constituency PS-60 (Tharparkar-I)|PS-60 (Tharparkar-I)]] in [[Tharparkar District]].<ref name="pas">{{cite web|url=http://www.pas.gov.pk/index.php/members/profile/en/9/139|title=Arbab Ghulam Rahim-Provincial Assembly of Sindh|access-date=23 September 2021|website=pas.gov.pk}}</ref> | ||
Belonging to the [[Pakistan Muslim League]] (Q), Arbab was elected to the [[Provincial Assembly of the Sindh|Sindh Provincial Assembly]] during the [[2002 Pakistani general election|2002 general elections]] from PS-60 constituency defeating Engineer Gianchand Meghwar, and was initially inducted as a provincial minister of Sindh for communication.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/79360/larkana-na-leaders-to-meet-tomorrow|date=26 January 2003|access-date=23 September 2021|title=Larkana: NA leaders to meet tomorrow|work=Dawn (newspaper)}}</ref> Subsequently, he was elected as the [[Chief Minister of Sindh]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/394692/rahim-takes-over-as-sindh-cm|title=Rahim takes over as Sindh CM|date=10 June 2002|access-date=23 September 2021|work=Dawn (newspaper)}}</ref> | |||
After the [[Pakistan Muslim League (Q)]] was defeated in the [[2008 Pakistani general election|2008 general elections]] Arbab Rahim left [[Pakistan]] to live in [[United Arab Emirates]] in self-imposed exile.<ref name="thenation"/> | |||
On 27 December 2011, Arbab Ghulam Rahim was first appointed as president of the [[Pakistan Peoples Muslim League]] party which was later renamed to [[Pakistan Peoples Muslim League]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/694736/arbab-ghulam-rahim-elected-as-pml-q-likeminded-chief|date=11 February 2012|access-date=26 September 2021|work=Dawn (newspaper)|title=Arbab Ghulam Rahim elected as PML-Q likeminded chief}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dawn.com/2013/03/28/arbab-renames-his-party-as-peoples-muslim-league/|title = Arbab renames his party as Peoples Muslim League|date = 28 March 2013|work=Dawn (newspaper)}}</ref> | |||
Arbab Ghulam Rahim returned to Pakistan on 13 March 2013.<ref name="thenation">{{cite news|url=https://nation.com.pk/13-Mar-2013/arbab-rahim-returns-today|title=Arbab Rahim returns today|date=13 March 2013|access-date=26 September 2021|work=The Nation (newspaper)}}</ref> He merged his [[Pakistan Peoples Muslim League]] in [[Pakistan Muslim League (N)]] in 2013.<ref name="merger">{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/554612/arbab-ghulam-rahims-ppml-merges-with-pml-n/|title=Arbab Ghulam Rahim's PPML merges with PMLN|work=The Express Tribune|date=26 May 2013|accessdate=26 May 2013}}</ref> | |||
In October 2018, he quit [[Pakistan Muslim League (N)]] and joined [[Grand Democratic Alliance]] (GDA).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1365553|title=GDA to get registered with ECP, contest general election with full force|date=23 October 2013|access-date=15 September 2021|work=Dawn (newspaper)}}</ref> | |||
He announced to join [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]] on 2 July 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/358039-former-sindh-cm-arbab-ghulam-rahim-joins-pti|date=2 July 2021|access-date=26 September 2021|work=Geo News|title=Former Sindh CM Arbab Ghulam Rahim joins PTI}}</ref> | |||
On 28 July 2021, he was [[Imran Khan ministry#Special Assistants|Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Sindh Affairs]] by [[Imran Khan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/07/28/arbab-rahim-appointed-as-sapm-on-sindh-affairs/|date=28 July 2021|access-date=26 September 2021|title=Arbab Rahim appointed as SAPM on Sindh Affairs|work=Pakistan Today (newspaper)}}</ref> | |||
On 30 November 2023, he announced to quit [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-30 |title=Arbab Ghulam Rahim Announces to leave PTI |url=https://dailyausaf.com/en/latest-news/arbab-ghulam-rahim-announces-to-leave-pti.html |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=[[Daily Ausaf]] |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
On | On 14 December 2023, he rejoined [[Grand Democratic Alliance]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Siddiqui |first=Tahir |date=2023-12-14 |title=Former CM Arbab Rahim, PMLN's Rahila Magsi join GDA |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1797617 |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=dawn.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
In 2008, he was hit in the head with a shoe by [[Agha Javed Pathan]] a supporter of [[Benazir Bhutto]].<ref name=tft-suchgup>{{cite news|url=http://www.thefridaytimes.com/beta2/tft/article.php?issue=20111209&page=32|title=Such Gup|work=[[The Friday Times]] (newspaper)|date=December | In 2008, he was hit in the head with a shoe thrown by [[Agha Javed Pathan]], a supporter of [[Benazir Bhutto]].<ref name=tft-suchgup>{{cite news|url=http://www.thefridaytimes.com/beta2/tft/article.php?issue=20111209&page=32|title=Such Gup|work=[[The Friday Times]] (newspaper)|date=9–15 December 2011|accessdate=2011-12-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614001705/http://www.thefridaytimes.com/beta2/tft/article.php?issue=20111209&page=32|archive-date=2012-06-14|url-status=dead}}</ref> Arbab rarely goes to the Provincial Assembly, because he accuses the ruling party of trying to disgrace him in the assembly.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-04-08 |title=Karachi: Arbab attacked by party activists |url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/297126/karachi-arbab-attacked-by-party-activists |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=dawn.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Chief | [[Category:Chief ministers of Sindh]] | ||
[[Category:1956 births]] | [[Category:1956 births]] | ||
[[Category:Cadet College Petaro alumni]] | [[Category:Cadet College Petaro alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Sindhi | [[Category:Sindhi politicians]] | ||
[[Category:Pakistan Muslim League (N) politicians]] | [[Category:Pakistan Muslim League (N) politicians]] | ||
[[Category:Pakistan Peoples Muslim League politicians]] | [[Category:Pakistan Peoples Muslim League politicians]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:03, 27 November 2025
Arbab Ghulam Rahim | |
|---|---|
ارباب غلام رحیم | |
| 27th Chief Minister of Sindh | |
| In office 9 June 2004 – 19 November 2007 | |
| Governor | Ishratul Ibad |
| Preceded by | Ali Mohammad Mahar |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Qadir Halepota (caretaker) |
| Constituency | PS-60 (Tharparkar-I) |
| Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Sindh Affairs | |
| In office 28 July 2021 – 10 April 2022 | |
| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Imran Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1957 Diplo, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | GDA (2023-present) |
| Other political affiliations | PTI (2021-2023) GDA (2018-2021) PMLN (2013-2018) PML (2009-2013) PML(Q) (2002-2008) |
| Alma mater | Cadet College Petaro Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jinnah Sindh Medical University |
| Occupation | Politician, Land Lord |
Arbab Ghulam Rahim (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; born 1 January 1957) is a senior Pakistani politician who served as the Chief Minister of the Government of Sindh from 2004 until 2007.
After that he also served as a special minister to Imran Khan[1] on matters of Sindh from 2021 to the dismissal of Khan's Government.
Early life[edit | edit source]
 |
Arbab Ghulam Rahim was born in the Diplo Tehsil of Tharparkar District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Arbab Ghulam Rahim is the youngest of 5 sıblıngs. He was born in a very conservative environment and received his early education ın his village. Then up to 7 grade he studied ın Mirpurkhas, from 8th class he joined the Cadet College Petaro, one of the few reputed ınstıtutıons of the province at that time. After passing out as a House Captain from Cadet College Petaro, he joined Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences at Jamshoro to study medicine, but later transferred to Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi. After passing out from Sindh Medıcal College with a MBBS degree, Arbab contested in the local government election and was elected as Nazim ın the Mirpur Khas District.[2]
Political career[edit | edit source]
He won elections as a Member of National Assembly (MNA) four times, and a number of times as Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from the constituency PS-60 (Tharparkar-I) in Tharparkar District.[3]
Belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League (Q), Arbab was elected to the Sindh Provincial Assembly during the 2002 general elections from PS-60 constituency defeating Engineer Gianchand Meghwar, and was initially inducted as a provincial minister of Sindh for communication.[4] Subsequently, he was elected as the Chief Minister of Sindh in 2004.[5]
After the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) was defeated in the 2008 general elections Arbab Rahim left Pakistan to live in United Arab Emirates in self-imposed exile.[6]
On 27 December 2011, Arbab Ghulam Rahim was first appointed as president of the Pakistan Peoples Muslim League party which was later renamed to Pakistan Peoples Muslim League in 2013.[7][8]
Arbab Ghulam Rahim returned to Pakistan on 13 March 2013.[6] He merged his Pakistan Peoples Muslim League in Pakistan Muslim League (N) in 2013.[9]
In October 2018, he quit Pakistan Muslim League (N) and joined Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA).[10]
He announced to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on 2 July 2021.[11]
On 28 July 2021, he was Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Sindh Affairs by Imran Khan.[12]
On 30 November 2023, he announced to quit Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[13]
On 14 December 2023, he rejoined Grand Democratic Alliance.[14]
Controversies[edit | edit source]
In 2008, he was hit in the head with a shoe thrown by Agha Javed Pathan, a supporter of Benazir Bhutto.[15] Arbab rarely goes to the Provincial Assembly, because he accuses the ruling party of trying to disgrace him in the assembly.[16]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Pakistan: Musharraf reconsiders army pledge". Oxford Analytica ("Arbab Ghulam Rahim was today elected as the new chief minister of Sindh province. Rahim's election follows the resignation of his predecessor, Sardar Ali Mohammed Mahar, over his failure to quell recent violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims in Karachi."). 9 June 2004.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim". ARY News. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ↑ "Arbab Ghulam Rahim-Provincial Assembly of Sindh". pas.gov.pk. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ↑ "Larkana: NA leaders to meet tomorrow". Dawn (newspaper). 26 January 2003. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ↑ "Rahim takes over as Sindh CM". Dawn (newspaper). 10 June 2002. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Arbab Rahim returns today". The Nation (newspaper). 13 March 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ↑ "Arbab Ghulam Rahim elected as PML-Q likeminded chief". Dawn (newspaper). 11 February 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ↑ "Arbab renames his party as Peoples Muslim League". Dawn (newspaper). 28 March 2013.
- ↑ "Arbab Ghulam Rahim's PPML merges with PMLN". The Express Tribune. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ "GDA to get registered with ECP, contest general election with full force". Dawn (newspaper). 23 October 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Former Sindh CM Arbab Ghulam Rahim joins PTI". Geo News. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ↑ "Arbab Rahim appointed as SAPM on Sindh Affairs". Pakistan Today (newspaper). 28 July 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ↑ "Arbab Ghulam Rahim Announces to leave PTI". Daily Ausaf. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ Siddiqui, Tahir (14 December 2023). "Former CM Arbab Rahim, PMLN's Rahila Magsi join GDA". dawn.com. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ "Such Gup". The Friday Times (newspaper). 9–15 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ↑ "Karachi: Arbab attacked by party activists". dawn.com. 8 April 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ali Mohammad Mahar |
Chief Minister of Sindh 2004–2007 |
Succeeded by Abdul Qadir Halepoto |