Nazar Hussain Kiyani

Nazar Hussain Kiyani (7 May 1932 – 31 March 2008) was a Pakistani politician.

Professional life

Joined Pakistan international Airline PIA and was elected as President Pakistan Peoples Unity for consecutive terms.

• He was famous amongst the labour and labour unions countrywide and was elected as the President All Pakistan Labour Union in 1960s.
• He was then chosen by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and was asked to leave his job and join PPP. He joined PPP in 1967 and was one of the FOUNDER member of PPP.
• He was elected as Member National Assembly twice (1973 and 1977), First Chief whip in National Assembly of PPP with Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
• Twice MPA and Deputy Opposition leader Punjab Assembly
• President Chakwal Division and Rawlpindi Division
• Incharge Central Secretariat PPP Islamabad
• Vice President Punjab PPP
• Under his leadership, PPP won 6 out of 7 National Assembly seat in Rawalpindi 1990 General Elections, which are highest seats won in Rawalpindi by PPP till now.
• Went to jail, got imprisoned during Zia era and suffered political torture. His daughter and mother died while he was in prison, and he was not allowed to attend their funerals. His mother died in 1983 and he was in Gujrawala prison at the time. General Zia asked him to submit a written apology following which he will be released to attend the funeral of his mother which he out-rightly denied.
• He was contacted by numerous parties including PML (N) leadership to join their party on attractive incentives and perks which he did not accept and remained loyal with Bhutto-ism till his death.
• Represented Pakistan on behalf of PPP Internationally on many forums. Travelled all around the globe (Asia, America, Europe, MiddleEast) and spoke and served Pakistan's interests with dignity. From Wilton park Conference to Shanghai Cooperation and Kabul University, he was and is known as an aggressive and eloquent speaker. Performed Hajj 7 Umrah and also got the honor of Ziaarat Muqaddas in Iran & Iraq.
• Regular Writer & Author of many articles published in National newspapers (Daily jang, Nawai Waqt, Ausaf, Asas, Express, Musawaat, Dawn, The News)

References

• "Senator Asif Ali Zardari condoles death of Nazar Kiyani". ppp.org.pk. 5 April 2008. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
• "Nazar Kiyani announces to back pro-government PPP". onlinenews.com.pk. 2004. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2010.