Muhammad Talha Mahmood | |
|---|---|
| محمد طلحہ محمود | |
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| Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony | |
| In office 15 April 2023 – 9 August 2023 | |
| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Shahbaz Sharif |
| Preceded by | Mufti Abdul Shakoor |
| Member of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 12 March 2018 | |
| Constituency | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| In office 12 March 2012 – 11 March 2018 | |
| Constituency | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| In office 12 March 2006 – 11 March 2012 | |
| Constituency | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1962 Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Nationality |  Pakistan |
| Political party |  Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) |
| Alma mater | Punjab University |
Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood (Urdu: محمد طلحہ محمود c. 1 November 1962) is a Pakistani general category member of the Senate of Pakistan from Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who is the current Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony, in office since 15 April 2023.[1][2]
He obtained his degree from Punjab University in 1984 and has since held prominent positions in the political landscape.
Career
In 2006, he was elected to the Senate of Pakistan and his re-election followed in 2012.[3]
He is Deputy Parliamentary Leader of JUI-F (Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam), Additionally, he holds key responsibilities as the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee for Narcotics Control and Interior.[4]
Furthermore, he contributes his expertise as a member of several important Senate standing committees, including Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat and Capital Administration and Development, Petroleum and Natural Resources, and Ministry of Finance.[5]
He was successfully reelected to the Senate in 2018 Senate election, ensuring his membership in the upper house until March 2024.[5]
Alongside his political engagements, he is also associated with the Talha Mahmood Foundation.[6]
Minister of Religious Affairs
He assumed office of Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony after the death of Mufti Abdul Shakoor on 15 April 2023.[7]
References
- ↑ Ali, Kalbe (19 April 2023). "Talha Mahmood given portfolio of religious affairs". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ↑ "Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony". mora.gov.pk. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ↑ "Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood to head religious affairs ministry". Geo.tv. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ↑ "Talha Mahmood leaves for Saudi Arabia to review Hajj arrangements". Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- 1 2 "Senate of Pakistan". senate.gov.pk. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ↑ "Talha Mehmood Foundation Helping Poor Strata By Distributing Food Packages". UrduPoint. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ↑ Ali, Kalbe (19 April 2023). "Talha Mahmood given portfolio of religious affairs". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
External links
- Profile of Muhammad Talha Mahmood, Senate of Pakistan.