Zahid Khan (politician)
Introduction '''Muhammad Zahid Khan''' (Urdu: '''محمد زاہد خان''' born on 14th April, 1956) is a Pakistani politician. He was a member of the Senate of Pakistan, serving as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Water and Power. Zahid Khan currently serves as the central spokesperson of the Awami National Party and has held this position since 1990.
Early life Zahid Khan was born in a small village in the Lower Dir District called Odigram. He got his early education from his native town and later, his intermediate education, from the Govt Post Graduate Degree College Timergara. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Bdministration (BBA).
Political career Zahid Khan started his political career while still at school. Khan has been a senator twice during his political career. He was elected as a senator for the first time in 1997 from the Awami National Party. In March 2009, he once again secured a seat in the senate. He remained a senator till March 2015.He remained the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Water and Power and member of the Senate Committees of Communications, Information Technology & Telecommunication and Parliamentary Affairs.
See also * List of Senators of Pakistan* List of committees of the Senate of Pakistan
References
External links * Senate of Pakistan Official Website* Awami National Party Official Website