Mehran Bijarani

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Mir Mehran Khan Bijarani (d. 2011) was a Pakistani politician and poet who was one of the founding members of the Pakistan People's Party. [1] He was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 1977 to 1993. [2] He also served as the minister of state for Culture and Tourism from 28 January 1986 to 20 December 1986. [3] He was elected unopposed as member of National Assembly in 1977.[ citation needed ] He also served as the member of Pakistan's first Senate from August 1973 to August 1975.[ citation needed ] He died on 12 March 2011, leaving behind five sons and two daughters.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Politician, poet Mehran Bijarani passes away". Dawn. March 13, 2011.
  2. "7TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FROM 1985 TO 1988LIST OF MEMBERS & ADDRESSES" (PDF).
  3. "SECOND FEDERAL CABINET UNDER PRIME MINISTER (MR. MUHAMMAD KHAN JUNEJO) FROM 28. 1. 1986 TO 20. 12. 1986" (PDF).