Asfand Yar Khan Kakar | |
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Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | |
Assumed office Feb 2024 | |
Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | |
In office 2008–2013 | |
Minister for Food,Balochistan | |
In office 2008–2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Tehsil Barshore,District Pishin,Pakistan | 1 June 1980
Political party | PPP (2013-present) |
Profession | Politician |
Known for | Head of Kakar Tribe |
Asfand Yar Khan Kakar is a Pakistani politician and ethnic Pashtun tribesman. He is currently serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan since February 2024. [1] He has also served from 2008 to 2013.
He is a native of Tehsil Barshore of District Pishin,and Head of Kakar Tribe. His affiliation is with Pakistan Peoples Party and has been Minister for Food within the provincial cabinet from 2008 to 2013. [2]
In February 2024,his campaign office was bombed,killing dozens,the day before the 2024 Pakistani general election. [3]
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