Nawab Aslam Raisani
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Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani (born July 5, 1955 in Sarawan
, Balochistan
) is the current Chief Minister of Balochistan
.
Aslam Raisani is the successor to the current Chief of Sarawan. He is the oldest son of Nawab Ghous Baksh Khan Raisani, Chief of Sarawan, and comes from a family of farmers.
He is President of the Chamber of Agriculture in Balochistan, and is working to introduce modern technology and agricultural methods. He grows crops himself and renders social services to fellow agriculturists. He has an interest in preserving wildlife
and is a lifetime member of the Wildlife Conservation Society
.
As a member of the Central Executive Committee of the Pakistan Peoples Party
, he has been elected as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan four times. He was elected Chief Minister of Balochistan on April 9, 2008.
Aslam Raisani has stated that he holds a master's degree
in political science
. When questioned by reporters investigating false claims of educational credentials in Pakistani politics he stated "A degree is a degree! Whether fake or genuine, it's a degree! It makes no difference!"
Sarawan
Saravan is the title of the head of Brahui and Baloch tribes in Balocistan, Pakistan.-See also:* Sarawan Country an area in Balochistan* Saravan...
, Balochistan
Balochistan (Pakistan)
Balochistan is one of the four provinces or federating units of Pakistan. With an area of 134,051 mi2 or , it is the largest province of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 population census, Balochistan had a population of...
) is the current Chief Minister of Balochistan
Chief Minister of Balochistan
The Chief Minister of Balochistan is elected by the Provincial Assembly of the Balochistan to serve as the head of the provincial government in Balochistan, Pakistan. The current Chief Minister is Aslam Raisani of the Pakistan Peoples Party...
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Aslam Raisani is the successor to the current Chief of Sarawan. He is the oldest son of Nawab Ghous Baksh Khan Raisani, Chief of Sarawan, and comes from a family of farmers.
He is President of the Chamber of Agriculture in Balochistan, and is working to introduce modern technology and agricultural methods. He grows crops himself and renders social services to fellow agriculturists. He has an interest in preserving wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife includes all non-domesticated plants, animals and other organisms. Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative....
and is a lifetime member of the Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society based at the Bronx Zoo was founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society and currently manages some of wild places around the world, with over 500 field conservation projects in 60 countries, and 200 scientists on staff...
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As a member of the Central Executive Committee of the Pakistan Peoples Party
Pakistan Peoples Party
The Pakistan Peoples Party , is a democratic socialist political party in Pakistan affiliated with Socialist International. Pakistan People's Party is the largest political party of Pakistan...
, he has been elected as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan four times. He was elected Chief Minister of Balochistan on April 9, 2008.
Aslam Raisani has stated that he holds a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
. When questioned by reporters investigating false claims of educational credentials in Pakistani politics he stated "A degree is a degree! Whether fake or genuine, it's a degree! It makes no difference!"