Nisar Memon
Encyclopedia
Nisar Memon (born 31 December 1942) is a politician from Karachi
, Sindh
, Pakistan
. He is a member of the Senate of Pakistan
, belonging to Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
. His daughter, Marvi Memon
, is a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
.
(1989–1999) and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for ENGRO Pakistan (2001–2002). He has been a member of the board of directors for PSO, American Life, and Capital Asset Leasing. He was the president of Pakistan's Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry, American Business Council, and The Reformers (an NGO).
(PLP)
. Memon also has three grand children.
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...
, 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...
, 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 is a member of the Senate of Pakistan
Senate of Pakistan
The Senate of Pakistan is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of Pakistan. Elections are held every three years for one half of the senate and each senator has a term of six years...
, belonging to Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
The Pakistan Muslim League or officially Pakistan Muslim League is a centrist, modern political party in Pakistan. The present form of PML-Q was formed prior to 2002 general elections....
. His daughter, Marvi Memon
Marvi Memon
Marvi Memon ; is a politician from Karachi. She is a former Member of National Assembly of Pakistan.-Family and education:Marvi Memon's father, Nisar Memon is a prominent politician and Senator in Pakistan...
, is a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
National Assembly of Pakistan
The National Assembly of Pakistan is the lower house of the bicameral Majlis-e-Shura, which also compromises the President of Pakistan and Senate . The National Assembly and the Senate both convene at Parliament House in Islamabad...
.
Background
Memon holds a Master of Science degree from Karachi University. Before joining the Pakistani Senate, he was the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting (1993 & 2002), the Federal Minister for KANA & SAFRON (1993 and 2002), the Country General Manager for IBMIBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
(1989–1999) and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for ENGRO Pakistan (2001–2002). He has been a member of the board of directors for PSO, American Life, and Capital Asset Leasing. He was the president of Pakistan's Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry, American Business Council, and The Reformers (an NGO).
Senate career
As Senator, he was the Chairperson of the Standing Committee of Senate on Defence and Defence Production and the Parliamentary Committee on Water Resources. He was a member of the Standing Committees of Senate on Foreign Affairs, Finance & Economic Affairs and Housing & Environment Committee.He continues to be Member Board of Governors National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Islamabad.Current Engagement
Memon is the founding president of Aamnat Foundation which has launched Pakistan Literacy ProjectPakistan Literacy Project
Pakistan Literacy Projectis an initiative of Aamnat Foundation is a private sector project which aims to provide the basic support to education which can facilitate to eradicate illiteracy...
(PLP)
Personal life
Memon has a wife and two children including Marvi MemonMarvi Memon
Marvi Memon ; is a politician from Karachi. She is a former Member of National Assembly of Pakistan.-Family and education:Marvi Memon's father, Nisar Memon is a prominent politician and Senator in Pakistan...
. Memon also has three grand children.
See also
- Pakistan Muslim League (Q)Pakistan Muslim League (Q)The Pakistan Muslim League or officially Pakistan Muslim League is a centrist, modern political party in Pakistan. The present form of PML-Q was formed prior to 2002 general elections....
- Senate of PakistanSenate of PakistanThe Senate of Pakistan is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of Pakistan. Elections are held every three years for one half of the senate and each senator has a term of six years...
- Marvi MemonMarvi MemonMarvi Memon ; is a politician from Karachi. She is a former Member of National Assembly of Pakistan.-Family and education:Marvi Memon's father, Nisar Memon is a prominent politician and Senator in Pakistan...
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