Sheikh Waqas Akram
Member of National Assembly of Pakistan
Sheikh Waqas Akram | |
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شیخ وقاص اکرم | |
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| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 29 February 2024 | |
| Constituency | NA-109 Jhang-II |
| In office 17 March 2008 – 16 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Sheikh Muhammad Akram |
| Constituency | NA-89 Jhang-I |
| In office 16 November 2002 – 15 November 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Molana Azam Tariq|Muhammad Ahmed Ludhianvi |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | NA-89 Jhang-I |
| Minister for Education | |
| In office 2005–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1976-08-26) 26 August 1976 (age 48) Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Political party | PTI (2023-present) |
| Other political affiliations | PML-Q (2002-2013) PMLN (2013-2018) Independent (2018-2023) |
| Relations | Sheikh Muhammad Akram (father) Sheikh Nawaz Akram (Brother) |
Sheikh Waqas Akram (Urdu: شیخ وقاص اکرم; born 26 August 1976) is a Pakistani politician and a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan since February 2024 and previously served in this position from November 2002 to November 2007 and from March 2008 to March 2013.[1][2] He was the Minister of State for Labour and Manpower.
Education
He holds a master's degree in Information Systems Management from Central Queensland University. He did his bachelors from Government College Lahore in History and Journalism. He did his matriculation from Abbottabad public School. He remained the Federal Minister of Education . He organised Malala Fund Event in Paris with the help of UNESCO. He also did graduate diploma in management from Griffith Australia.
Political career
He won 2008 Pakistani general election from NA-89 on PML-Q ticket.[3] Previously, he had been Parliamentary Secretary of economic Affairs division, also remained Chairman standing committee on Petroleum and natural resources and a senior vice President of PML-Q. He was Member of National Assembly of Pakistan and Minister of State for Labor and Manpower. He was the Federal minister of Education in Asif Ali Zardari govt as a coalition partner of the govt. He could not take part in 2013 general elections because returning officer rejected his nomination papers based on a letter sent by HEC about his fake degrees.[4][5][6] He later challenged his rejection in a higher court Tribunal which allowed him to contest Election[citation needed]. He decided not to contest the elections.
He contested the 2018 Pakistani general election from NA-115 Jhang-II as an independent candidate, but was unsuccessful. He received 60,598 votes and was defeated by Ghulam Bibi Bharwana, a candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).[7]
On 11 March 2023, Waqas Akram joined the PTI declaring allegiance to the Haqiqi Azadi March and the party's manifesto.[8][9]
He was re-elected to the National Assembly from NA-109 Jhang-II as an independent candidate supported by PTI in the 2024 Pakistani general election. He received 176,699 votes and defeated Muhammad Yasin Sheikh, a candidate of PML(N).[10]
Family
His family members include Sheikh Fawad Akram, Gulsher Hussain Khan, Sheikh Nawaz Akram. One of the most powerful personalities in the area.
References
- ^ candidates details
- ^ "Shiekh Waqas Akram | MNA @ Pakistan Herald". Pakistanherald.com. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ^ http://www.pakistanileaders.com.pk/profilesPolBack.php?id=313 Voting statistics of constituency
- ^ "The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News".
- ^ "Degrees of Shekih Waqas Akram, Yasir Raza fake: HEC". Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Cambridge University declares Sheikh Waqas A-Level certificate fake". Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Election Commission of Pakistan". ecp.gov.pk. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Former PML-N leader Sheikh Waqas Akram joins PTI". Dawn. 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Sheikh Waqas Akram joins PTI". Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Election Commission of Pakistan". ecp.gov.pk. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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