Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani (Urdu: راحیلہ حمید خان درانی) is a Pakistani lawyer and politician. She was elected as the first ever female Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 24 December 2015.[1][2][3] Ms. Durrani is an exceptional humanitarian, a visionary philanthropist and a legendary voice raiser for women rights in Balochistan. She has served as the first member (from Balochistan) of National Commission on Status of Women (1999) and has worked a lot for the cause of women. She is a journalist, social activist, lawyer, sports woman. She was awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. (TI) by the Government of Pakistan.
Rahilla Durrani | |
|---|---|
| 14th Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | |
| In office 24 December 2015 – 16 August 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Quddus Bizenjo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 February 1973 Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League (N) |
| Occupation | Politician / lawyer |
Early life edit
Durrani was born in Quetta in 1968. She received her M.A and L.L.B from the University of Balochistan.[4] She was appointed as a member of the Balochistan Assembly on a seat reserved for women as a member of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (Q) party,[2] and re-appointed in 2008 and 2013. She became Balochistan's Minister for Prosecution in her second term.[2][5][6] She is a patron of Chiltan Adventurers Association Balochistan and the Pakistan Canoe and Kayak Federation[7] She is Balochistan's first female athlete medal winner in canoeing sports on National level.
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References edit
- ^ "Zehri elected new Balochistan CM". Samaa TV. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "Sanaullah Zehri unanimously elected Balochistan CM, Raheela Durrani takes oath as Speaker". Dunya News. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ Zafar, Mohammad (24 December 2015). "Rahila Durrani elected first woman speaker of Balochistan Assembly". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Board of Governors » Ms. Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani". Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services. PIPS. Retrieved 27 December 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani". LEAD. June 2015. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- ^ "Beta Version Members Page". Provincial Assembly of Balochistan. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Rahillah Hameed Durrani appreciated Pakistan national canoeing team performance in International Canoeing Championship Italy 2017". Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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