Gohar Ayub Khan
Gohar Ayub Khan (Urdu: گوہر ایوب خان; born 15 January 1937) is a Pakistani politician, businessman and retired army officer.[1] He was a member of the Pakistan Muslim League. He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the administration of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from 1997 to 1998.
Gohar Ayub Khan گوہر ایوب خان | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 25 February 1997 – 7 August 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | Nawaz Sharif |
| Preceded by | Sahabzada Yaqub Khan (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Sartaj Aziz |
| 14th Speaker of the National Assembly | |
| In office 4 November 1990 – 17 October 1993 | |
| Deputy | Nawaz Khokhar |
| Preceded by | Malik Meraj Khalid |
| Succeeded by | Yousaf Raza Gillani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 January 1937 Rehana, British Raj (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) |
| Nationality |  Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League (Before 1977) Independence Movement (1977–1985) Pakistan Muslim League- Functional (1985–1988) Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (1988–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Islamic Democratic Alliance (1988–1990) |
| Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | Kaptaan |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch/service |  Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1957–1962 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1/14 Punjab |
| Battles/wars | 1958 Pakistani coup d'état |
Khan was also the 14th Speaker of the National Assembly from 1990 to 1993.
References
- Rizvi, Hassan Askari (2000). The military and politics. Lahore, Pakistan: Sang-e-Meel Publications, 2000. pp. 164–382. ISBN 9789693511482.
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