Jahan Dad Khan
Jahan Dad Khan (Urdu: جہانداد خان, 1929 - 2011 ) was an officer of the Pakistan Army and 14th Governor of Sindh, Pakistan. He was founder of Al-Shifa Trust. Jahan Dad Khan also served as chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society.[1][2][3][4]
Jahan Dad Khan جہانداد خان | |
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| 14th Governor of Sindh | |
| In office 7 April 1984 – 4 January 1987 | |
| President | Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq |
| Prime Minister | Muhammad Khan Junejo |
| Preceded by | S.M. Abbasi |
| Succeeded by | Ashraf W. Tabani |
| Founder President Al-Shifa Trust | |
| In office 1985–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1929 Malhoo |
| Died | February 13, 2011 Rawalpindi |
| Awards |   Hilal-i-Imtiaz(Civil) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  |
| Branch/service |  |
| Years of service | 1951–1984 |
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Career
Military
Jahan Dad Khan passed out from Pakistan Military Academy Kakul in 1951 and commissioned in the Regiment of Artillery. He went through normal command, staff and instructional assignments during his military career. He retired in 1984 after 33 years of service[4].
References
- Sindh Governor, House. "Governors". Government of Sindh. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- "Jahandad Khan laid to rest". dawn.com. dawn. 13 February 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- Maverick, Report. "Great Pakistani Philanthropist Gen Jahandad Khan Passes Away". maverick pakistanis. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- Alshifa, Eye. "Founder President". alshifaeye.org. Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- Jahan Dad Khan; Jahan Dad Khan (Lt. Gen.) (28 June 2001). Pakistan leadership challenges. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-579587-5.
- Jahan Dad Khan (Lt. Gen.) (2005). Depart with a Smile. Jang.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by S.M. Abbasi |
Governor of Sindh 1984 – 1987 |
Succeeded by Ashraf W. Tabani |
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