Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan

Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan
عشرت العباد خان
30th Governor of Sindh
In office
December 27, 2002 – In Office
Preceded by Muhammad Mian Soomro
Personal details
Born March 2, 1963 (1963-03-02) (age 48)
Citizenship Pakistani
Political party Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM)
Spouse(s) Shaheena Jabeen
Residence Karachi

Dr. Ishrat Ul Ibad Khan also played an instrumental role in getting the 22 hostages released from the Somalian pirates captivity with the partnership of Mr. Ansar Burney who leads a human rights organisation (http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=97432).
Religion Islam

Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan (sometimes: Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan) is the 30th governor of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. He took up the post on December 27, 2002.[1] Since July 16, 2008, he has the distinction of becoming the province's longest-serving governor.[2] He resigned on 27th June,2011.[3].MQM Chief Altaf Hussain has directed Dr Ishratul Ibad to return to his office as Governor Sindh on Monday. His resignation was not accepted by the President of Pakistan, after flying from Dubai, he reached Karachi early Tuesday morning and resumed his official Governor duties from Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

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Political Alliance

He is a member of MQM who supported him for being the Governor of Sindh. In 1993, he left for the United Kingdom on political asylum, where he acquired British nationality during his long stay in northwest London[4][5] and became entitled to UK state benefits.[6]

Achievements

One of the many mega projects that were initiated were such as Nagan Chowrangi flyover.[7] The Governor is also now making sure many projects like Lyari express and other developments to be completed as fast as possible.[8] The Governor sindh, Dr.Ishratul-ebad is also working to make Karachi a greener city as a long term project.[9] Ebad also played a pivotal role in defusing tension and violence in the city by holding political talks with other political parties major members.[10] Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan is, as of 2007, the Governor of the province of Sindh in Pakistan. Achievements

  1. Restoration of daily life activities in Karachi, which is world’s 7th mega city and hub of Pakistan's economic, cultural, political and intellectual activities, maintaining of law and order during Eid’s, Rabi-ul-Awal, Muharram ul haram, and personal visits to religious places, market and routes of rallies to make atmosphere more conducive.
  2. Different efforts to end urban-rural divide and reduce poverty, to improve agriculture and irrigation system and to promote industrial activities in order to create job opportunities.
  3. Annual development program (ADP) has been enhanced from 5 billion rupees to 50 billion rupees, in five years.
  4. Initiated steps to chalk out comprehensive master plan for Karachi and other and cities of the Sindh province.
  5. Special attention to sports, cultural, journalism and literature; increase in grant for press clubs of the province and Karachi Arts council; setting up Kocha-i-Kaqafat and efforts for Pak–India cricket matches, SAF football championship and revival of theatre and film.
  6. Legend trust for national heroes of different sectors and to provide them different sectors and to provide them necessities of life treatment and education to their children; unique step in country’s history.
  7. Separate examinations for ninth and 10th classes.
  8. Legislation and practical steps to end Karo – Kari.
  9. Special plans for shifting automobile city, timber market, iron market and truck stand from busy areas of the city.
  10. Comprehensive plan for setting up two more Subzi Mandis.

Developments

Furthermore the other mega developments which the Governor Sindh has planned are: Beach park, which was constructed under the special supervision of Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, is part of the under-construction Grand Recreation Project. This beautiful park spread over an area of 47 acres (190,000 m2), has been constructed along 3.7 km long coastal driveway. Wikipedia: (Beach Park sindh) SOURCE: ([2]) Also, under his supervision, the park The Bagh Ibn Qasim (old name Jehangir Kothari Park) was made as well, located in Clifton, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The park was established on February 27, 2007. The park is the country's Biggest Park, constructed under Clifton Beach Development Project on 130 acres (0.53 km2) of land. The old Toyland Theme Park has been done away with and this park replaces it. The park cost PKR 600 million and has been completed in just about 310 working days. It is estimated more than 10 million people visited per year, as by now in four months, two million have visited by now. Prior to the initiation of construction on Bagh-e-Ibne Qasim, 73 acres (300,000 m2) of land was freed from the grip of land grabbers. The entire Clifton beach, and the area now covered under the park. In June 2005, Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan took it upon himself to restore this major historical entertainment area to its original splendor.[11]Prior to the initiation of construction on Bagh-e-Ibne Qasim, Sindh, 73 acres (300,000 m2) of land was freed from the grip of land grabbers. The entire Clifton beach, and the area now covered under the park. In June 2005, Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan took it upon himself to restore this major historical entertainment area to its original splendor.

References

  1. ^ http://www.geo.tv/7-16-2008/20996.htm
  2. ^ http://www.geo.tv/7-16-2008/20996.htm
  3. ^ http://www.geo.tv/7-16-2008/20996.htm
  4. ^ Awaz Today
  5. ^ Our right to know, Express Tribune
  6. ^ Pakistani politician got paid £1,000 a month in UK benefits, The Daily Telegraph
  7. ^ http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp?id=57393
  8. ^ http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/NewsSearchResult/NewsSearchDetail.aspx?NewsID=58839
  9. ^ http://www.uok.edu.pk/news/govbot.php
  10. ^ http://www.governorsindh.gov.pk/pressrelease/news.asp?id=1739
  11. ^ [1]

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Political offices
Preceded by
Muhammad Mian Soomro		 Governor of Sindh
2002 – Present		 Succeeded by