Moonis Elahi
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Moonis Elahi is a Pakistani politician. He is the elder son of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi
, former Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan)
, nephew of Chaudhry Shujat Hussain, former Prime Minister of Pakistan
, and grandson of Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi
(Late). Moonis Elahi was born on 12 April 1976 at Lahore. He studied at Lahore American School
till 11th grade and from there he moved to the London American School. He then went on to pursue a degree in business from Wharton School of Business, Pennsylvania
, USA and graduated from there in 1999.
On the 17th of March, 2011, Moonis Elahi voluntarily courted arrest in connection with the NICL case. He is bravely fighting the false corruption charges brought up against him in the said case and he believes that truth will ultimately prevail. In a recent development the eight prosecution witnesses have also denied Moonis Elahi’s association with any of the allegations.
The NICL case Investigation Officer of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on being questioned by the court has also categorically stated that ‘no evidence against Moonis Elahi being privy anywhere in the NICL case surfaced during the investigation’.
A large number of discerning Pakistanis have developed a strong liking for Moonis Elahi for firstly his decision to return to Pakistan from London to seek justice especially when no extradition laws exist between Pakistan and England and he could have remained in London as a free person, secondly for his courage and fortitude and thirdly for his faith in the country’s legal system. They say that no other leader including the Sharif duo demonstrated these qualities of character.
Moonis' acquittal reflects freedom of judiciary in Pakistan.
Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi
Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi , is a Pakistani politician. He was the Chief Minister of Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab, from 2002 to 2007. He is a senior leader and Provincial President of Pakistan Muslim League, Punjab....
, former Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan)
Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan)
The Chief Minister of Punjab is elected by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to serve as the head of the provincial government in Punjab, Pakistan. The current Chief Minister is Shahbaz Sharif, who became the Chief Minister of Punjab as being restored after Governor's rule starting from...
, nephew of Chaudhry Shujat Hussain, former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Prime Minister of Pakistan
The Prime Minister of Pakistan , is the Head of Government of Pakistan who is designated to exercise as the country's Chief Executive. By the Constitution of Pakistan, Pakistan has the parliamentary democratic system of government...
, and grandson of Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi
Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi
Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi was a politician from Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi founded a political family of Pakistan....
(Late). Moonis Elahi was born on 12 April 1976 at Lahore. He studied at Lahore American School
Lahore American School
Lahore American school is a private school based in Lahore, Pakistan.-About LAS:The Lahore American School is an independent co-educational day school which offers an educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities...
till 11th grade and from there he moved to the London American School. He then went on to pursue a degree in business from Wharton School of Business, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, USA and graduated from there in 1999.
Background and Biography
Moonis Elahi was born in Lahore in April 1976. Moonis Elahi's political ancestry stems from both his maternal (grandfather Chaudhry Zahur Elahi and uncle Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain) and paternal side (father Chaudhry Parvez Elahi). After graduating from the Wharton School of Business in 1999, Moonis Elahi returned to Pakistan to begin his career in his family business.Political career
Moonis Elahi took part in the general election held on 18 February 2008 for the first time and contested from two provincial constituencies. He was narrowly defeated from Lahore PP-152 and won with an overwhelming majority from his native seat PP-110 Gujrat.On the 17th of March, 2011, Moonis Elahi voluntarily courted arrest in connection with the NICL case. He is bravely fighting the false corruption charges brought up against him in the said case and he believes that truth will ultimately prevail. In a recent development the eight prosecution witnesses have also denied Moonis Elahi’s association with any of the allegations.
The NICL case Investigation Officer of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on being questioned by the court has also categorically stated that ‘no evidence against Moonis Elahi being privy anywhere in the NICL case surfaced during the investigation’.
A large number of discerning Pakistanis have developed a strong liking for Moonis Elahi for firstly his decision to return to Pakistan from London to seek justice especially when no extradition laws exist between Pakistan and England and he could have remained in London as a free person, secondly for his courage and fortitude and thirdly for his faith in the country’s legal system. They say that no other leader including the Sharif duo demonstrated these qualities of character.
Justice Prevails
After remaining incarcerated for 219 days in a false case Moonis Elahi was honourably acquitted by the District and Sessions Judge Mujahid Mustaqim on Friday, October 21, 2011.Moonis' acquittal reflects freedom of judiciary in Pakistan.
See also
- Chaudhry Zahoor ElahiChaudhry Zahoor ElahiChaudhry Zahoor Elahi was a politician from Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi founded a political family of Pakistan....
- Chaudhry Shujaat HussainChaudhry Shujaat HussainChaudhry Shujaat Hussain is a politician from Pakistan who was the Prime Minister of that country from June 30, 2004 until August 28 2004...
Ex-Prime Minister of PakistanPrime Minister of PakistanThe Prime Minister of Pakistan , is the Head of Government of Pakistan who is designated to exercise as the country's Chief Executive. By the Constitution of Pakistan, Pakistan has the parliamentary democratic system of government... - Chaudhry Pervaiz ElahiChaudhry Pervaiz ElahiChaudhry Pervaiz Elahi , is a Pakistani politician. He was the Chief Minister of Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab, from 2002 to 2007. He is a senior leader and Provincial President of Pakistan Muslim League, Punjab....
Ex-Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan)Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan)The Chief Minister of Punjab is elected by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to serve as the head of the provincial government in Punjab, Pakistan. The current Chief Minister is Shahbaz Sharif, who became the Chief Minister of Punjab as being restored after Governor's rule starting from...
from 2002–2007 - Chaudhry Wajahat HussainChaudhry Wajahat HussainChaudhry Wajahat Hussain, also known as "Commander Gujrat", son of Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi, was born in 1960 in Gujrat. He is a graduate of George Washington University in USA where he completed a Bachelors degree in Political Science...
- Chaudhry Shafaat HussainChaudhry Shafaat HussainChaudhry Shafaat Hussain is the current Nazim of the district of Gujrat, Pakistan. He is the younger brother of former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and the son-in-law of the distinguished Pakistani political figure Gul Hameed Khan Rokhri.-References:...