Dr. Noor Jehan Panezai served as the Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan from 21 March 1991 to 20 March 1994. [1] She was the first woman to hold the office. [2]
She died on 30 August 2014. [3]
Noor Jehan, sometimes spelled Noorjehan also known by her honorific title Malika-e-Tarannum, was a Pakistani playback singer and actress who worked first in British India and then in the cinema of Pakistan. Her career spanned more than six decades. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential singers in the Indian subcontinent, she was given the honorific title of Malika-e-Tarannum in British India. She had a command of Hindustani classical music as well as other music genres.
Noor Jahan may refer to:
Syed Shaukat Hussain Rizvi was a Pakistani actor, film producer and director. He is widely considered as a pioneer of the Pakistani film industry.
The Karachi Zoo, also known as Karachi Zoological and Botanical Gardens, formerly known as Gandhi Garden, is located in Garden East, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Established in 1899, it is the largest zoo of Pakistan and second oldest zoo in the country after Lahore Zoo.
Ghulam Haider (1908 – 9 November 1953), also known by the honorary title Master Ghulam Haider, was a Pakistani music composer who worked both in India and later in Pakistan after its independence in 1947.
Zil-e-Huma was a Pakistani singer and daughter of Noor Jehan.
Sonya Rizvi, better known by her stage name Sonya Jehan, is a Pakistani film actress who predominantly works in Urdu and Hindi-language films. She is the granddaughter of legendary singer Noor Jehan and filmmaker Shaukat Hussain Rizvi. Jehan is known for portraying supporting roles in several critically acclaimed films, including the Indian drama My Name Is Khan (2010), the English-language political thriller The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012) and the coming-of-age musical drama Pakistani film Ho Mann Jahaan (2015). Her role in the last of these earned her a Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination.
Mukhra is a 1988 Pakistani Punjabi film starring Nadeem Baig and Babra Sharif.
Khandaan (transl. Family), also spelled as Khan Daan, is a 1942 muslim social Bollywood film directed by Shaukat Hussain Rizvi and produced by D.M. Pancholi, starring Pran, Noor Jehan, Ghulam Mohammed and M. Ajmal.
Ejaz Durrani, known mononymously as Ejaz, was a Pakistani film actor, director and producer active from 1956 to 1984. He was married to legendary Pakistani actress-singer Noor Jehan. He is mostly remembered for his portrayal of Ranjha in the film Heer Ranjha (1970). He was especially known for portraying Punjabi culture folk heroes in epic love stories such as Heer Ranjha and Mirza Sahiban.
Aslam Parvez was a Pakistani film actor.
The Eleventh Amendment Bill to the Constitution of Pakistan was presented in the Senate on 31 August 1989. It was moved by Senators Mr. Muhammad Ali Khan, Dr. Noor Jehan Panezai and Syed Faseih Iqbal. The Amendment sought to restore the seats for Women in National Assembly to 20. The bill was later withdrawn after the Government gave assurance that they intend to introduce the same bill themselves soon.
Ziddi (1973) is a Pakistani Punjabi language film released on January 16, 1973. The cast included Yousuf Khan, Nabeela and Firdous. It is considered a hit movie of 1973 that won 6 Nigar Awards.
The Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan is the Deputy Chair of the Senate of Pakistan. According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the deputy chairman is the presiding official when the chairman is unavailable. The Senate must choose a chairman and deputy chairman for a time interval of three years. Syedaal Khan Nasar has served as the deputy chairman since 9 April 2024.
Since Pakistan's independence on 14 August 1947, women have been active participants in parliamentary politics. Their representation remained low in the first and second Constituent Assemblies, however the amendments to the Constitution of Pakistan paved way for their increased participation in the parliament. Besides, the progressive laws helped improve their participation in legislative and executive positions over the years. Since 2002, women politicians have notable representation in the federal as well as provincial assemblies.
Tanvir Naqvi, also spelled Tanveer Naqvi, was a British Indian and later Pakistani film songs lyricist and poet.
Neend is a Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq in his directorial debut and released in 1959. Based on a story and screenplay by Riaz Shahid, the films stars Noor Jehan, Neelo and Aslam Pervaiz with Nighat Sultana, Allauddin and Agha Talish in supporting roles. The music was done by Rashid Attre while Noor Jehan also sang her own songs in the film.
Anarkali is a 1958 Pakistani historical drama film, directed by Anwar Kamal Pasha and starring Noor Jehan and Sudhir in lead roles. Based on the Urdu play of the same name by Imtiaz Ali Taj, the screenplay is written by Qamar Ajnalvi. The film revolves around the love of Jahangir for a slave girl Anarkali which creates a serious conflict between Prince Jahangir and his father, Mughal emperor Akbar. The film was released on 4 June 1958 and its performance was 'average' at the Box Office.
Baaji is a 1963 Pakistani musical romance film directed by S. Suleman. The film features Nayyar Sultana in the title role with Darpan, Zeba, Agha Talish and Lehri in pivotal roles. The music of the film's soundtrack was composed by Saleem Iqbal. Baaji depicts the frustrations of a young widow due to her increasing age.