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Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan (Pakistani Politician)
Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan, often known as Malik Ahmad Khan, is a former Minister of State for External Affairs and a member of the Majlis Shura (National Assembly) from 2008 to 2013. He was one of the youngest cabinet ministers of Pakistan.
Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan started his political career with a progressive mindset, which led him to join the Pakistan People’s Party later. During his parliamentary tenure, he was a member of three important committees: the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, and the Standing Committee on Kashmir and Northern Territory Affairs.
He served as Minister of State for External Affairs from 8 November 2008 to 25 March 2013. During this time, he played an important role in domestic and international affairs.
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
| Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan | |
| Name | Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan |
| Urdu | نوابزادہ ملک احمد خان |
| Date of Birth | March 8, 1973 |
| Profession | Politician |
| Political Party | Pakistan Peoples Party |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Pakistan Military Academy |
Political Career
Malik Imad Awan belongs to an important political family. His grandfather, Malik Amir Muhammad Khan of Kalabagh, was the Governor of West Pakistan from 1960 to 1966. Other members of his family have also been active in Pakistani politics. His uncles, Malik Muzaffar Khan and Malik Allah Yar, have been members of the Parliament of Pakistan. At the same time, his cousins Sameera Malik and Ayla Malik were also members of the Pakistani Parliament from 2002 to 2013. His mother belonged to the royal family of the Hunza region of northern Pakistan, which made his family prominent in various areas.
After completing his secondary education in Islamabad, Malik Imad Awan joined the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul and graduated in 1992. He was then commissioned in the 26th Cavalry of the Armored Corps Regiment of the Pakistan Army. He resigned from the army in 1999 and entered politics.
Professional Career
In February 2008, Malik Imad Awan contested the National Assembly election from his home constituency, Mianwali (NA-71, Mianwali-I), as an independent candidate and won by securing 83,098 votes. Later, he joined the Pakistan People’s Party, espousing a progressive agenda and ideals.
Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan served on three important parliamentary committees during his parliamentary tenure: the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, and the Standing Committee on Kashmir and Northern Territory Affairs. From 8 November 2008 to 25 March 2013, he also served as Minister of State for External Affairs and represented Pakistan at the domestic and international levels.
Career Statistics
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
July 19, 2011 – March 25, 2013
| President | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Minister | Hina Rabbani Khar |
| Preceded by | Hina Rabbani Khar |
| Succeeded by | Hina Rabbani Khar |
November 4, 2008 – February 9, 2011
| President | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Minister | Shah Mahmood Qureshi |
| Preceded by | Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar |
| Succeeded by | Hina Rabbani Khar |
Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
2008–2013
| Succeeded by | Obaidullah Shadikhel |
| Constituency | NA-71 Mianwali |
Military service
1992–1999
| Branch/service | Pakistan Army Armoured Corps Regiment, 26 Cavalry |
| Years of service | 1992–1999 |
