Mohammad Ali Shah (surgeon)
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Dr. Syed Mohammad Ali Shah (born 1946) is a Pakistan
i orthopaedic surgeon and member of the Pakistan Cricket Board
governing board. He is currently the Provincial Sports Minister of Sindh
. He was also the Chief de Mission for Pakistani athletes in the Commonwealth Games 2010.
, India
. His father, Syed Asghar Ali Shah, also served as a judge for many years.
. In 2008 the general election, he was elected to the Sindh Assembly from PS-103 (North Nazimabad
, Karachi
). He became provincial Minister of Sports of the province of Sindh
.
and runs Asghar Ali Shah Cricket Stadium
in North Nazimabad
, Karachi
. The stadium hosts Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah Night Twenty20 Cricket Tournament every year in the month of Ramadan
.
had decided that Shujauddin Malik
, the 2006 CWG gold medalist for weightlifting, would carry the Pakistani flag and lead the team in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games
in New Delhi
. However, Mohammad Ali Shah snatched the flag from Shujauddin Malik minutes before the ceremony and marched ahead as live TV coverage still indicated that Shujauddin Malik was carrying the flag.
The weightlifting team manager, Rashid Mehmood, revealed to Geo TV
that Dr. Shah had told Malik that it was his right to lead the contingent based on seniority and had threatened to send the weightlifter home if he protested Shah's decision. As a result, the weightlifting team, led by Mehmood, threatened to quit unless Dr. Shah apologized to the contingent, but were stopped by CWG officials.
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani
has announced that he will have the matter investigated.
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...
i orthopaedic surgeon and member of the Pakistan Cricket Board
Pakistan Cricket Board
The Pakistan Cricket Board is a sporting organization that is responsible for governing all professional cricket including Test cricket and One Day International matches played in Pakistan...
governing board. He is currently the Provincial Sports Minister 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...
. He was also the Chief de Mission for Pakistani athletes in the Commonwealth Games 2010.
Background
Dr. Shah was born on October 26, 1946 in BareillyBareilly
Bareilly is a prominent city in Bareilly district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Standing on the Ramganga river, it is the capital of the Bareilly division and the geographical region Rohilkhand...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. His father, Syed Asghar Ali Shah, also served as a judge for many years.
Political career
Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah is a member of the Muttahida Qaumi MovementMuttahida Qaumi Movement
Muttahida Qaumi Movement generally known as MQM, is a liberal-secular political party of Pakistan. It is generally known as a party which holds immense mobilizing potential in province of Sindh...
. In 2008 the general election, he was elected to the Sindh Assembly from PS-103 (North Nazimabad
North Nazimabad
North Nazimabad is a suburb of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. North Nazimabad was developed in early 1950s to settle Muslim refugees in Pakistan.-History:...
, Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
). He became provincial Minister of Sports 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...
.
Cricket
He is also known for his passion for cricketCricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
and runs Asghar Ali Shah Cricket Stadium
Asghar Ali Shah Cricket Stadium
Asghar Ali Shah Stadium is a cricket ground in Karachi, Pakistan. It was constructed in the memory of Late. Justice Asghar Ali Shah, former Judge in Sindh High Court, father of a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, a politician and a member of Pakistan Cricket Board Dr. Syed Mohammad Ali Shah. Dr...
in North Nazimabad
North Nazimabad
North Nazimabad is a suburb of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. North Nazimabad was developed in early 1950s to settle Muslim refugees in Pakistan.-History:...
, Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
. The stadium hosts Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah Night Twenty20 Cricket Tournament every year in the month of Ramadan
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and...
.
Commonwealth Games 2010 India
In 2010, the Pakistan Olympic AssociationPakistan Olympic Association
Pakistan Olympic Association is the National Olympic Committee of Pakistan. The association was established in 1948 to oversee the active participation of the newly independent state at the Olympiad. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the first Governor-General of the country also became the patron-in-chief of...
had decided that Shujauddin Malik
Shujauddin Malik
Shujauddin Malik is a Commonwealth Games gold medal winning weightlifter from Pakistan. He has return to the Games in New Delhi, India but will now compete in a different category.-Commonwealth Games:...
, the 2006 CWG gold medalist for weightlifting, would carry the Pakistani flag and lead the team in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games
2010 Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, were held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. A total of 6,081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events, making it the largest Commonwealth Games till date...
in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
. However, Mohammad Ali Shah snatched the flag from Shujauddin Malik minutes before the ceremony and marched ahead as live TV coverage still indicated that Shujauddin Malik was carrying the flag.
The weightlifting team manager, Rashid Mehmood, revealed to Geo TV
Geo TV
Geo TV or Geo Television is a Pakistani television network, founded by Mr. Mir Shakil ur Rehman in May 2002 and owned by Independent Media Corporation. The channel began test transmission on 14 August 2002, with regular transmission beginning 1 October 2002...
that Dr. Shah had told Malik that it was his right to lead the contingent based on seniority and had threatened to send the weightlifter home if he protested Shah's decision. As a result, the weightlifting team, led by Mehmood, threatened to quit unless Dr. Shah apologized to the contingent, but were stopped by CWG officials.
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani
Yousaf Raza Gillani
Yousuf Raza Gilani is the current prime minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He was nominated as Prime Minister by the PPP, with the support of its coalition partners, Pakistan Muslim League , Awami National Party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and Muttahida Qaumi Movement, on 22 March 2008...
has announced that he will have the matter investigated.
Career
- Advisor to Governor Sindh
- President, Pakistan Orthopaedic Association
- President, Karachi City Cricket Association
- President, Karachi Region, Pakistan Cricket BoardPakistan Cricket BoardThe Pakistan Cricket Board is a sporting organization that is responsible for governing all professional cricket including Test cricket and One Day International matches played in Pakistan...
- Member, Board of Governors, Pakistan Cricket Board
- President, Private Hospital and Clinics Association
- President, Sindh Olympic Association
- English Cricket Commentator, Radio Pakistan