Arbab Jehangir Khan


Arbab Jehangir Khan Khalil regarded as chief of the Khalil tribe, was a Pakistani politician hailed from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He served as the 8th elected Chief Minister from 7 April 1985 to 29 May 1988 and then as the Leader of opposition in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assembly from 1989 to 1990. He also served as Federal Minister for Petroleum Resources, Housing and Works, Narcotics control and Senior Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Early life and education

He was born at the home of Nawab Arbab Sher Ali Khan at Tehkal in Peshawar. He got a degree in Law from University of Peshawar.

Political career

Arbab Jehangir started his political career in 1969. In 1977, he contested election for his first time and was elected to National Assembly. A lawyer by profession, he earned the distinction of being electorally undefeated in every election in which he contested in his 32-year political career. He was retired from politics prior to the 2002 general elections. He held senior positions in all Pakistan's major political parties including Pakistan Muslim League, Awami National Party and Pakistan People's Party.

Death

Arabab Jehangir Khan died due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday, 16 October 2007 at the age of 71. He was laid to rest in his family graveyard in Tehkal area of Peshawar.