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Rao Qaiser Ali Khan was a Pakistani politician who served as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) representing the NA-112 constituency in Okara District. He was elected to the National Assembly in the 1990, 1993, and 1997 general elections.
Political career
- 1990 General Elections: Rao Qaiser Ali Khan contested the NA-112 (Okara) seat and defeated the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate, Rao Muhammad Afzal Khan.
- 1993 General Elections: Running on a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ticket, he secured 55,132 votes, surpassing the PPP candidate, Rao Muhammad Afzal Khan, who received 42,680 votes.
- 1997 General Elections: He again won the NA-112 seat, obtaining 46,697 votes, defeating Pakistan Muslim League-Junejo (PML-J) candidate Manzoor Wattoo, who garnered 26,449 votes.
During his tenure, Rao Qaiser Ali Khan served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Water and Power.
Family and political connections
Rao Qaiser Ali Khan was part of a prominent political family from Okara:
- Rao Muhammad Afzal Khan: His uncle, brother of his mother who served as a Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Sahiwal District, Tehsil Depalpur.
- Rao Muhammad Ajmal Khan: His first cousin, who served as a Member of the National Assembly.
- Rao Sikandar Iqbal: Another first cousin, who held the position of Federal Minister.
- Rao Jamil Akhtar Khan: First cousin who served as Tehsil Nazim of Okara.
- Rao Farman Ali: Family member who served in the Pakistan Army.
- Rao Qamar Suleman: Family member who served in the Pakistan Air Force.
Death
Rao Qaiser Ali Khan passed away on January 24, 2013. His funeral prayers were held in Mazharabad after Asr prayers.
References
External links
- “Former Members.” National Assembly of Pakistan, http://www.na.gov.pk/en/content.php?id=121
- “General Elections 1972-1997.” Election Commission of Pakistan, https://www.ecp.gov.pk/Documents/GE%201972-1997.pdf
- Rao Qaiser formally joins PPP
- PML-N Okara leader joins PPP
- Rao Qaiser Ali Khan calls on Prime Minister
- http://www.dawn.com/news/1168825/imran-threatens-to-take-to-the-streets-again-if-rigging-not-probed
- http://www.na.gov.pk/en/content.php?id=121
- https://www.ecp.gov.pk/Documents/GE%201972-1997.pdf
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