This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
|
Chaudhry Abdul Hameed Khan چوہدری عبدالحمید خان | |
---|---|
Assistant Commissioner | |
In office 18 March 1930 –23 April 1934 | |
Nominated by | Geoffrey Fitzhervey de Montmorency |
Deputy Commissioner Jhang | |
In office December 1949 –January 1952 | |
Deputy Commissioner Sargodha | |
Rehabilitation Commissioner Of West Pakistan | |
Home Secretary of West Pakistan | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1906 Rahon Jullundur, British India |
Died | 1958 (aged 51–52) Lahore, Pakistan |
Resting place | Model Town, Lahore |
Citizenship | British India (1906–1947) Pakistan (1947–1958) |
Education | Ma English LLM |
Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University |
Occupation | Bureaucrat |
Chaudhry Abdul Hameed Khan E. A. C.
Chaudhary Abdul Hameed Khan (1906 – 1958) (Urdu: چوہدری عبدالحمید خان ) was in British Indian civil service
Chaudhry Abdul Hameed Khan, born in Jullundur in 1906 , emerged from the distinguished lineage of the Ghorewaha Rajput family in Rahon, within the Jullundur District. The historical significance of his family is recorded in the Official Jullundur District Gazetteer, highlighting their ancestral role as rulers of Jullundur.
The foundations of Chaudhry Abdul Hameed Khan’s educational journey were laid in Jullundur, where he received his early education. His commitment to academic excellence led him to Aligarh Muslim University, a renowned institution, where he achieved a master’s degree in English and an LLM (Master of Laws) in 1926.
Siblings and Brother-in-Law: Abdul Hameed Khan, a distinguished figure, had three brothers, each contributing significantly to their community:
• Rai Muhammad Ali: Bestowed with the title of Rai by the British government, he played a pivotal role in the Rahon Jagir (estate).
• Chaudhry M Sadeeq: A dedicated public servant, he served in the Government Service as Tehsildar of Ludhiana.
• Chaudhry M Latif: Known for his role as the Lambardar of Rahon.
His brothers-in-law, Chaudhry M Sharif (Tehsil President Rahon, 1945-1947) and Feroze Khan, were notable personalities. Feroze Khan’s sons, Farouk Rana, who became the Pakistan Ambassador to Canada, and Rana Iftiqar, a Brigadier in the Pakistan Army, continued the family’s tradition of service and excellence.
Abdul Hameed Khan’s marriage to the daughter of Rana of Rahon fortified the family’s influence.
Another notable family member, Chaudhry M Ishaq, received the Afghan War Medal in 1919. His noteworthy service continued as he assumed the role of Assistant Commissioner in 1929. His father, Chaudhry Ghulam Murtaza, served as the Lambardar of Udhowal.
After the partition, Abdul Hameed Khan’s son, Chaudhry Abdul Waheed, carried forward the family’s commitment to public service, serving as the District Chairman in Sheikhpura. The family’s dedication to community welfare and public service extended through generations with individuals like Chaudhry Abdul Qadir and Chaudhry Moin ud Din Ahmad, contributing to the socio-political landscape.
He joined Punjab civil secretariat by the order of then Governor of Punjab Geoffrey Fitzhervey de Montmorency. He was appointed as Assistant Commissioner. He was ADM Muzaffargarh Ferozepur Montgomery and Karnal. He served as Deputy commissioner Sargodha and Jhang (Dec 1949- Jan 1952) later becoming Rehabilitation Commissioner of West Pakistan and then appointed as Home Secretary West Pakistan. He was an important Bureaucrat and Statesman as mentioned by Qudrat Ullah Shahab in Shahab Nama. He died while in service in 1958.
Amir Abdullah Khan Rokhri was a politician and was actively involved in the Pakistan Movement.
Jhang is the capital city of Jhang District in central Punjab, Pakistan. Situated on the east bank of the Chenab river, it is the 18th most populous city of Pakistan.
Khan Sahib is a compound of Khan "Leader" and Sahib "Master" - was a formal title of respect and honour, which was conferred mainly on Muslim, but also to Parsi, Irani, and Jewish subjects of the British Indian Empire. It was a title one degree lower than Khan Bahadur, but higher than that of Khan.
Mahilpur is a city and a Nagar Panchayat in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state Punjab. It is situated on Hoshiarpur to Garhshankar stretch of State Highway 24. It is famous for the game of football in the region. Mahilpur is connected by road to nearby districts, states and towns such as Jaijon, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Mohali, Chandigarh. Mahilpur is a development block. Mahilpur block has 140 villages in it. It as also known as the soccer-town of India given the craze of football among the people of Mahilpur town and its surrounding villages. It belongs to the Sirowal area in the Doaba region of Punjab. Mahilpur had its first bank as Punjab National Bank in 1946 which operates two branches in the city. Mahilpur is famous for mangoes in the region.
Rahon is a town and a municipal council in the district Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar of the Indian state of Punjab. Rahon is in Doaba region of Punjab. Doaba also known as Bist Doab, is the region of Punjab, India that lies between the Beas River and the Sutlej River. A famous battle was fought here between Sikhs and Mughals i.e Battle of Rahon (1710).
Javed Iqbal ; is the retired chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of Pakistan, in office from 11 October 2017 to 3 June 2022. He is also a retired Senior Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Abdul Hameed Dogar is a Pakistani jurist who served as the former Justice of Sindh High Court, before being appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan by President Pervez Musharraf, after he dismissed the superior judiciary and declared emergency rule in 2007.
Garh Maharaja is a Town Committee of Ahmedpur Sial Tehsil in Jhang District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 30°50'0" North, 71°54'0" East. The shrine of Sultan Bahu is located in Garh Maharaja. It is a popular and frequently-visited Sufi shrine. Garh Maharaja is located 17 km from Shorkot, 38 km Kot Bahadur Shah, and 65 km from Chowk Azam.
Rai Amir Habibullah Khan Saadi (1989–1909) was a Manj Rajput ruler of Talwan in Jalandhar District, Punjab, British India, and a military officer who became a freedom fighter in British India and a political leader in Pakistan. He is known in the pre-1947 era for struggling against British rule in India and in favour of the Pakistan Movement and, in the post-1947 era for the restoration of democracy in Pakistan under various autocratic rulers.
Chaudhary Rana Muhammad Abdul Rehman Khan was the Rana of Rahon Jagir and Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
General elections were held in British India in 1920 to elect members to the Imperial Legislative Council and the Provincial Councils. They were the first elections in the country's modern history.
Chowdhury is a title of honour, usually hereditary, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is an adaption from Sanskrit. During the Mughal rule, it was a title awarded to eminent people, while during British rule, the term was associated with zamindars and social leaders. The common female equivalent was Chowdhurani.
Chaudhry Akhtar Ali Khan' is a Pakistani politician who had been a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from August 2018 till January 2023. Previously, he was a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, from July 2015 to May 2018. Chaudhry Akhtar Ali Khan is a Pakistani politician who was a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, from July 2015 to May 2018 and won the seat again in 2018 general elections representing Pakistan Muslim League(Nawaz). His father Ch Abdul Wakeel khan was a two time member of parliament Punjab(Independent once)and his deceased brother Ch Shamshad Ahmad Khan was a four time member of parliament and a minister for transport and excise in Punjab, a responsibility in which Ch Akhter Ali khan played the front most role as to the allocation of both portfolios. His co-father-in-law is Rana Muhammad Iqbal previously longest serving speaker in Punjab Assembly and a caretaker governor of Punjab and is currently member of parliament Punjab representing Pakistan Muslim League(Nawaz)from Kasur,Phoolnagar.
The Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab (ACE) is a governmental organization situated in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Its primary objective is to investigate cases of corruption and conduct preliminary inquiries to assess whether these offenses warrant further investigation. The ACE Punjab operates under the administrative jurisdiction of the Chief Secretary, ensuring alignment with government protocols and directives in addressing corruption-related matters within the province.
The First Parvez Elahi provincial government was the cabinet of the Government of Punjab, Pakistan formed by Chaudhary Parvez Elahi following the 2002 Punjab provincial election, in which Elahi and his Pakistan Muslim League (Q) party secured a victory and formed a government which ruled until 2007. His cabinet included many new ministers who were members of his party.