Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi III (Sindhi: صبغت الله شاهه راشدي, Urdu: پير صبغت الله شاه راشدي ), also known as Raja Saein, the eighth Pir of Pagaro, (born 14 February 1956) is a Pakistani politician who has served as a member of Provincial Assembly of Sindh.[1]
Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi III Pir of Pagaro VIII | |
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| پير پاڳارو پیر پگارا | |
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| Leader of the Grand Democratic Alliance | |
| Assumed office 23 October 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| President of the Pakistan Muslim League (F) | |
| Assumed office 11 January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Syed Shah Mardan Shah-II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1956 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League (F) (2012-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Grand Democratic Alliance (2017-present) |
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| Relatives | Pir of Pagaro VI (grandfather) Pir Sadaruddin Shah (brother) |
| Residence | Karachi |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Spiritual leader of Hurs community |
Early life and career edit
He is the eldest son of 7th Pir Pagaro Syed Shah Mardan Shah-II who died on 10 January 2012.[2] He is 8th Pir Pagaro since 12 January 2012.[3] He is currently the President of the Pakistan Muslim League (F) and the leader of the Grand Democratic Alliance.[4]
Political career edit
He was the Chairman of the District Council of Khairpur in 1983. He has been elected three times to the Sindh Assembly and has been a Provincial Minister.[3] He became the President of the Pakistan Muslim League (F) after the death of his father Syed Shah Mardan Shah-II in 2012.[5] Before the general election 2018 on 23 October 2017, he participated in forming the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) with other political parties in Sindh.[6][7] He announced a manifesto to provide Education Health and Justice to the people.[citation needed]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Pir Pagara Sibghatullah Shah Rashidi". ARY News. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "The son also rises". Dawn. Pakistan. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ a b "The 8th Pir Pagaro: After night-long session, Hur Jamaat selects Raja Saeen". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 12 January 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Balochistan CM condoles with Pir Pagara". The Nation (newspaper). 25 July 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Pir Sibghatullah Shah appointed new PML-F president". Business Recorder (newspaper). 21 January 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "GDA to get registered with ECP, contest general election with full force". Dawn. Pakistan. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "PPP rivals to formally register Grand Democratic Alliance". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 23 October 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2021.