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Throughout his political career, Mengal has occupied several significant positions of public service. He previously served as the [[Chief Minister of Balochistan]] during 1997-1998, and has also represented his constituency as a member of the [[Provincial Assembly of Balochistan|Balochistan Provincial Assembly]]. Additionally, Mengal served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 until August 2023. | Throughout his political career, Mengal has occupied several significant positions of public service. He previously served as the [[Chief Minister of Balochistan]] during 1997-1998, and has also represented his constituency as a member of the [[Provincial Assembly of Balochistan|Balochistan Provincial Assembly]]. Additionally, Mengal served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 until August 2023. | ||
== Early life and Education == | |||
Akhtar Mengal entered the world on 06 October 1962 in the town of Wadh,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/akhtar-mengal-biography/|title=Akhtar Mengal Age, Daughter, biography, Family 2018|website=ARYNEWS|date=8 July 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-14}}</ref> then part of [[West Pakistan]] (currently situated within [[Balochistan, Pakistan]]). He is the offspring of the distinguished Ataullah Mengal, who previously served as [[Chief Minister of Balochistan]]. Mengal's lineage traces to the prominent Mengal tribe. | |||
His family includes three children: two sons named Gurgain Mengal and Brahem Mengal, and one daughter named Banari Mengal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.tribune.com.pk/author/2468/banari-mengal/|title=Banari Mengal - The Express Tribune Blog|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-14}}</ref> Mengal's educational foundation was established at the prestigious [[Aitchison College]], where he received his formal schooling.<ref>{{cite news |last=Siddiqi |first=M. A. |date=29 September 2017 |title=The rise and rise of Imran Khan |url=https://www.thefridaytimes.com/29-Sep-2017/the-rise-and-rise-of-imran-khan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251229094640/https://www.thefridaytimes.com/29-Sep-2017/the-rise-and-rise-of-imran-khan |archive-date=29 December 2025 |access-date= |work=[[The Friday Times]]}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Sardar Akhtar Mengal सरदार अख्तर मेंगल | |
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اختر مینگل[A 1] | |
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| 9th Chief Minister of Balochistan | |
| In office 22 February 1997 – 15 June 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Zulfikar Ali Magsi |
| Succeeded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 29 February 2024 – 14 September 2024[lower-alpha 1] | |
| Constituency | NA-256 Khuzdar |
| In office 13 August 2018 – 10 August 2023 | |
| Constituency | NA-269 (Khuzdar) |
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | |
| In office 2013–2018 | |
| Constituency | PB-37 Khuzdar |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Constituency | PB-35 Khuzdar |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Constituency | PB-38 Khuzdar |
| In office 1997–1999 | |
| Constituency | PB-38 Khuzdar |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Constituency | PB-27 Khuzdar |
| In office 1990–1993 | |
| Constituency | PB-27 Khuzdar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 October 1962 Wadh, Khuzdar, Balochistan |
| Political party | BNP(M) (1996-present) |
| Children | 3 Including Gurgain Mengal |
| Parent(s) |
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Akhtar Mengal, born on 06 October 1962, is a prominent Pakistani politician hailing from Balochistan province who presently serves as the chairman of the Balochistan National Party (Mengal). His current governmental responsibilities include his position as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, a role he has held since February 2024.
Throughout his political career, Mengal has occupied several significant positions of public service. He previously served as the Chief Minister of Balochistan during 1997-1998, and has also represented his constituency as a member of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Additionally, Mengal served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 until August 2023.
Early life and Education
Akhtar Mengal entered the world on 06 October 1962 in the town of Wadh,[2] then part of West Pakistan (currently situated within Balochistan, Pakistan). He is the offspring of the distinguished Ataullah Mengal, who previously served as Chief Minister of Balochistan. Mengal's lineage traces to the prominent Mengal tribe.
His family includes three children: two sons named Gurgain Mengal and Brahem Mengal, and one daughter named Banari Mengal.[3] Mengal's educational foundation was established at the prestigious Aitchison College, where he received his formal schooling.[4]
References
- ↑ Raza, Syed Irfan (2026-02-11). "NA speaker accepts 2024 resignation of BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- ↑ "Akhtar Mengal Age, Daughter, biography, Family 2018". ARYNEWS. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
- ↑ "Banari Mengal - The Express Tribune Blog". Retrieved 2019-09-14.
- ↑ Siddiqi, M. A. (29 September 2017). "The rise and rise of Imran Khan". The Friday Times. Archived from the original on 29 December 2025.
- ↑ Devanagari: अख़्तर मेंगल