Farhan Chishti | |
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فرحان چشتی | |
Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
Assumed office 29 February 2024 | |
Constituency | NA-250 Karachi Central-IV |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Political party | Muttahida Qaumi Movement –Pakistan |
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