Asfand Yar Khan Kakar
Asfand Yar Khan Kakar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | |
| Assumed office Feb 2024 | |
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Minister for Food, Balochistan | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1980 Tehsil Barshore, District Pishin, Pakistan |
| Political party | Pakistan Peoples Party (2013-present) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Known for | Head of Kakar Tribe |
Asfand Yar Khan Kakar is a Pakistani politician and ethnic Pashtun tribesman. He is currently serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan since February 2024.[1] He has also served from 2008 to 2013.
He is a native of Tehsil Barshore of District Pishin, and Head of Kakar Tribe. His affiliation is with Pakistan Peoples Party and has been Minister for Food within the provincial cabinet from 2008 to 2013.[2]
In February 2024, his campaign office was bombed, killing dozens, the day before the 2024 Pakistani general election.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "PB-48 Election Result 2024 Pishin 2, Candidates List".
- ^ /26/411 Provincial Assembly of Pakistan website Archived December 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Pakistan polls 2024: Blasts target candidates' offices, at least 30 killed on eve of election". The Times of India. 2024-02-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-02-07.