Ahmad Iqbal Chaudhary Explained

Ahmad Iqbal Chaudhary
Office:Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab
Term Start:29 April 2024
Constituency:PP-54 Narowal-I
Party:Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Birth Date:1985 2, df=y
Father:Ahsan Iqbal
Alma Mater:University of Pennsylvania

Ahmad Iqbal Chaudhary (; born 3 February 1985) is a Pakistani politician who has been a member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab since 29 April 2024.

Early life and education

He was born on 3 February 1985 to Ahsan Iqbal. He received his Master of Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Economics.[1]

Political career

On 23 December 2016, Chaudhary was elected as Chairman of Narowal District Council.[2]

In December 2023, his father Ahsan Iqbal was reported to be supporting his son's candidacy for a National Assembly of Pakistan seat in the 2024 Pakistani general election, citing his educational background and his role as Chairman of Narowal District Council. However, his son was later instructed to withdraw from the election race.[3]

In January 2024, his motorcade was fired upon by unknown attackers. His opponent, Daniyal Aziz claimed that the FIR was unfounded and intended to gain political advantage.[4]

He was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as a Pakistan Muslim League (N) candidate from PP-54 Narowal-I in the 2024 Pakistani by-elections held in April 2024. He received 60,351 votes while runner up candidate Awais Qasim of Sunni Ittehad Council received 46,686 votes.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Provincial Assembly of Punjab - Members. 11 August 2024.
  2. News: PML-N clean sweeps final phase of LG polls. 11 August 2024. Business Recorder. 23 December 2016.
  3. News: Ahsan eyes contentious constituency amid rifts . 11 August 2024 . The Express Tribune . 23 December 2023 . en.
  4. News: Motorcade of Ahsan Iqbal’s son comes under fire . 11 August 2024 . DAWN.COM . 21 January 2024 . en.
  5. News: By-Elections 2024 Result Dashboard. Dunya News. 21 April 2024. 21 April 2024.
  6. News: By-polls results discomfiting for PTI . 11 August 2024 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.