Amir Gulistan Janjua

Amir Gulistan Janjua SI
17th Governor of North-West Frontier Province
In office June 16, 1988 – July 19, 1993
President	Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Preceded by	Fida Mohammad Khan
Succeeded by	Khurshid Ali Khan
Military service
Allegiance	Pakistan
Service/branch	Pakistan Army
Rank	Brigadier

Brigadier (R) Amir Gulistan Janjua, SI, was a former governor of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan.^[1] He born in a village name Gorha Rajgan, Choa Saiden Shah tehsil of Chakwal district in Punjab. His father name was Captain Raja Feroz Khan Janjua and his uncle's names were Captain (R) Saif Ali Khan Janjua OBI, Captain (R) Lehrasab Khan Janjua OBI, H/Lt. Sher Afghan Janjua (TK-I). His uncle Sher Afghan Jangua was a good hockey/football player and Athlete. They were Army soldier and belong to a marshal family Chakwal. He was named Amer Gulistan, according to him, the news of his birth reached his father while his father won a decisive battle (while on duty in army) in a place name called Gulistan. The literal meaning of his name is Chief of Gulistan. He was the roommate and friend of Pakistan President Muhammad Zia Ul Haq. He also served as ambassador of Pakistan to UAE, Saudi Arabia and Nepal. His younger brother is Brig Zafar Hayat Janjua, who was Former Director General Pakistan Sports Board. Major Muhammad Aslam Janjua O.B.I of 4th battalion of 14th Punjab Regiment was his Brother in law.

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