Michael Javaid (? - 28 September 2016) was a Christian politician and human rights activist from Sindh in Pakistan.[1]
Michael Javaid MPA | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh | |
| In office 1988–1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
Early life
editJavaid was raised in Quetta.[2] He migrated to Sindh in the 1970s and received his education from the University of Karachi.[2]
Politics
editJavaid won four consecutive elections to the Sindh Provincial Assembly in 1988, 1990, 1993, and 1997 as a representative of the local Christian community.[3] In 2002, Javaid joined the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance and became the inaugural President of their Sindh and Balochistan Chapter.[4] However, he left the party on account of differences with Shahbaz Bhatti, and formed Pakistan Minority Front.[2]
In April 2011, Javaid sought election to the National Assembly from Pakistan People's Party after a seat, reserved for minorities, fell vacant upon Bhatti's assassination but was defeated by Khatu Mal Jeewan in an intra-party rivalry.[2][5] A year later, he defected to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and became the head of their minority wing;[6][7] in 2014, he defected again to the Pakistan Muslim League (N).[2]
Death and legacy
editJavaid died on 28 September 2016 from a cardiac arrest.[2] He was survived by his wife Michael Shahzadi, and four children.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Obituary: Voice of the voiceless no more - The Express Tribune". 30 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (29 September 2016). "Michael Javed passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ Detailed Results of Elections to the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. Undated. Election Commission of Pakistan
- ^ "Christian leader dies of cardiac arrest". The Express Tribune. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Former senator denies allegations". The Nation. 9 April 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ NEWEurope (29 January 2012). "Is Imran Khan's party a savior for minorities?". New Europe. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ Hussain (19 January 2012). "Michael Javed to head PTI's Sindh minority wing". Pakistan Today.
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