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Gohar Ali Khan (Lawyer & Politician)
Gohar Ali Khan is a Pakistani lawyer and politician, serving as the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) since 2 December 2023. He is also a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan since February 2024. Earlier, he served as the party’s Chief Election Commissioner from 15 July 2023 to 30 November 2023. As a lawyer, he assisted former Prime Minister Imran Khan in his legal matters.
Gohar Ali Khan joined PTI in 2022, while earlier, he was associated with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) for five years. He unsuccessfully contested the 2008 Pakistani general elections as a member of the PPP. He actively participated in the Lawyers’ Movement in 2007, a significant protest movement against the unconstitutional suspension of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
On 22 December 2023, he was removed from the PTI presidency after the party’s internal elections were declared null and void by the Election Commission of Pakistan. However, on 26 December 2023, the Peshawar High Court suspended his removal order. Barrister Gohar Ali Khan is considered close to Azraz Ahsan and businessman Malik Riaz and serves as his legal advisor.
Buner District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
| Gohar Ali Khan | |
| Name | Gohar Ali Khan |
| Urdu | گوہر علی خان |
| Date of Birth | 10 October 1974 |
| Birth Place | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Education |
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| Profession | Politician , Lawyer |
| Political Party | PTI (2022–present) |
| Other Political | PPP (2004–2009) |
| Office | Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan since 2024 |
Early Life and Education
Gohar Ali Khan was born on 10 October 1974 in Bonner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, into a Pashtun family of the Yousafzai tribe. His father, Abdul Qaf Khan, served twice as a member of the provincial assembly of the North-West Frontier Province and was the first legislative member of parliament from Bonner.
He traveled to the UK in 1997 to pursue an LLB at the University of Wolverhampton. Later, the Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn called him to the Bar of England and Wales in 2001. He also received an LLM degree from the Washington School of Law in 2004.
Political Career
Gohar Ali Khan contested for the National Assembly from NA-28 Bonner in the 2008 Pakistan general election as a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate but was unsuccessful, receiving 27,532 votes and was elected to the Awami National Party (Awami National Party). ANP) candidate Abdul-ul-Tan Khan was defeated.
On 15 July 2023, he was appointed the Chief Election Commissioner of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He held the post until 30 November 2023, when he resigned due to his nomination as party chief. On 2 December 2023, he contested and was elected President of PTI. The previous chairman, Imran Khan, decided not to contest the Toshakhana reference case due to legal issues.
On 22 December 2023, he was removed from the PTI presidency after the Election Commission of Pakistan declared the party’s intra-party elections null and void. However, on 26 December 2023, the Peshawar High Court suspended his removal order. On 22 February 2024, Khan announced that new elections for the post would be held on 3 March. However, Ali Zafar did not accept the nomination, after which Gohar began a campaign to re-contest the chairmanship elections. Two of his rival candidates withdrew their nominations, resulting in Gohar being declared ‘elected uncontested’. The official declaration of results was released on 3rd March 2024.
Legal Career
Gauhar Ali Khan began his legal career with Atzaz Ahsan and Associates, where he worked under the guidance of eminent lawyer Atzaz Ahsan. He joined the Lawyers’ Movement in 2007, in which he supported the reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
After joining PTI, he fought several cases for the party, such as PTI’s foreign funding case and Imran Khan’s contempt of the Election Commission of Pakistan case. He was among the lawyers representing PTI in the reserved seats case along with Salman Akram Raja. Khan has experience in civil and criminal cases and has appeared before the Supreme Judicial Council, the Field General Court Martial, and its Court of Appeals.
Career Statistics
2nd Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
2 December 2023
| Name | Info |
| Vice Chairman | Shah Mahmood Qureshi |
| Preceded | Imran Khan |
Chief Election Commissioner of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
15 July 2023 – 30 November 2023
| Chairman | Imran Khan |
| Vice Chairman | Shah Mahmood Qureshi |
| Succeeded | Niazullah Niazi |
Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
29 February 2024
| Name | Info |
| Preceded | Sher Akbar Khan |
| Constituency | NA-10 Buner |
FAQ (Q & A)
1 -Who is Gohar Khan in Pakistan?
Gohar Khan is a notable Pakistani lawyer and politician, recognized for his contributions to legal advocacy and public service. He is involved in various legal and political initiatives to promote justice and human rights.
2 -Who is the current chairman of PTI?
As of now, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is Imran Khan, a former Prime Minister of Pakistan and a prominent political figure in the country.
3 -Is Gohar Khan married?
Yes, Gohar Khan is married. However, details about his personal life, including his spouse’s name or any other specifics, may not be publicly available.
