Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan
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Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan (sometimes: Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan) is the 30th governor of the province of Sindh
, Pakistan
. He took up the post on December 27, 2002. Since July 16, 2008, he has the distinction of becoming the province's longest-serving governor. He resigned on 27th June,2011..MQM Chief Altaf Hussain has directed Dr Ishratul Ibad to return to his office as Governor Sindh on Monday. His resignation was not accepted by the President of Pakistan, after flying from Dubai, he reached Karachi early Tuesday morning and resumed his official Governor duties from Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
. In 1993, he left for the United Kingdom
on political asylum, where he acquired British nationality during his long stay in northwest London and became entitled to UK state benefits.
Ebad also played a pivotal role in defusing tension and violence in the city by holding political talks with other political parties major members.
Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan is, , the Governor of the province of Sindh
in Pakistan
.
Achievements
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. He took up the post on December 27, 2002. Since July 16, 2008, he has the distinction of becoming the province's longest-serving governor. He resigned on 27th June,2011..MQM Chief Altaf Hussain has directed Dr Ishratul Ibad to return to his office as Governor Sindh on Monday. His resignation was not accepted by the President of Pakistan, after flying from Dubai, he reached Karachi early Tuesday morning and resumed his official Governor duties from Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
Political Alliance
He is a member of MQM who supported him for being the Governor of SindhGovernor of Sindh
The Governor of Sindh is the appointed Head of State of the provincial government in Sindh, Pakistan. The governor is designated by the Prime Minister and is normally regarded a ceremonial post...
. In 1993, he left for the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on political asylum, where he acquired British nationality during his long stay in northwest London and became entitled to UK state benefits.
Achievements
One of the many mega projects that were initiated were such as Nagan Chowrangi flyover. The Governor is also now making sure many projects like Lyari express and other developments to be completed as fast as possible. The Governor sindh, Dr.Ishratul-ebad is also working to make Karachi a greener city as a long term project.Ebad also played a pivotal role in defusing tension and violence in the city by holding political talks with other political parties major members.
Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan is, , the Governor of the province of Sindh
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
.
Achievements
- Restoration of daily life activities in Karachi, which is world’s 7th mega city and hub of Pakistan's economic, cultural, political and intellectual activities, maintaining of law and order during Eid’s, Rabi-ul-Awal, Muharram ul haram, and personal visits to religious places, market and routes of rallies to make atmosphere more conducive.
- Different efforts to end urban-rural divide and reduce poverty, to improve agriculture and irrigation system and to promote industrial activities in order to create job opportunities.
- Annual development program (ADP) has been enhanced from 5 billion rupees to 50 billion rupees, in five years.
- Initiated steps to chalk out comprehensive master plan for Karachi and other and cities of the Sindh province.
- Special attention to sports, cultural, journalism and literature; increase in grant for press clubs of the province and Karachi Arts council; setting up Kocha-i-Kaqafat and efforts for Pak–India cricket matches, SAF football championship and revival of theatre and film.
- Legend trust for national heroes of different sectors and to provide them different sectors and to provide them necessities of life treatment and education to their children; unique step in country’s history.
- Separate examinations for ninth and 10th classes.
- Legislation and practical steps to end Karo – Kari.
- Special plans for shifting automobile city, timber market, iron market and truck stand from busy areas of the city.
- Comprehensive plan for setting up two more Subzi Mandis.
Developments
Furthermore the other mega developments which the Governor Sindh has planned are: Beach park, which was constructed under the special supervision of Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, is part of the under-construction Grand Recreation Project. This beautiful park spread over an area of 47 acres (190,202.4 m²), has been constructed along 3.7 km long coastal driveway. Wikipedia: (Beach Park sindh) SOURCE: ([2]) Also, under his supervision, the park The Bagh Ibn Qasim (old name Jehangir Kothari Park) was made as well, located in Clifton, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The park was established on February 27, 2007. The park is the country's Biggest Park, constructed under Clifton Beach Development Project on 130 acre (0.5260918 km²) of land. The old Toyland Theme Park has been done away with and this park replaces it. The park cost PKR 600 million and has been completed in just about 310 working days. It is estimated more than 10 million people visited per year, as by now in four months, two million have visited by now. Prior to the initiation of construction on Bagh-e-Ibne Qasim, 73 acres (295,420.8 m²) of land was freed from the grip of land grabbers. The entire Clifton beach, and the area now covered under the park. In June 2005, Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan took it upon himself to restore this major historical entertainment area to its original splendor.Prior to the initiation of construction on Bagh-e-Ibne Qasim, Sindh, 73 acres (295,420.8 m²) of land was freed from the grip of land grabbers. The entire Clifton beach, and the area now covered under the park. In June 2005, Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan took it upon himself to restore this major historical entertainment area to its original splendor.External links
- http://www.geo.tv/7-16-2008/20996.htm