Muhammad Yaqoob Khan (politician)

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Sardar

Muhammad Yaqoob Khan

سردار محمد یعقوب خان

Khan in 2015

Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir
In office
7 January 2009 – 22 October 2009
Preceded by| Sardar Sikandar Hayat
Succeeded by| Abdul Qayyum Khan
President of Azad Kashmir
In office
25 August 2011 – 25 August 2016
Preceded by| Raja Zulqarnain Khan
Succeeded by| Masood Khan
Personal details
Born| 1953
Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Political party| Pakistan People's Party
Children| Sardar Fahad Yaqoob, Sardar Faisal Yaqoob
Alma mater| Karachi University

Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan (Urdu: سردار محمد یعقوب خان) is an Azad Kashmiri businessman and politician. He served as the President of Azad Kashmir from 25 August 2011 to 25 August 2016. He also served as the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir from 7 January 2009 to 22 October 2009. Beside politics, Khan is also serving as the Chairman of YK Group of Companies.[1]

## Early life

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Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan was born in 1953 in the village of Ali Sojal, Rawalakot Tehsil, Azad Kashmir. He belongs to a prominent Sudhan family and is the brother of Late Haji Muhammad Zaman Khan, former MLA and a well-known figure in Azad Kashmir's political and social circles.

Khan received his graduation degree education from Karachi University. He began his political career in Karachi with the Punjabi Pakhtoon Ittehad, an ethnic political party that aimed to promote unity among the Punjabi and Pashtun communities. Later, he joined the Tahreek-e-Amil, an Azad Kashmiri political party, and rose through the ranks to become its senior vice president. Additionally, he was affiliated with the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference,[2] a prominent political party in the region.

## Political career

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Muhammad Yaqoob Khan has had a distinguished political career, serving as a Member of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on four occasions. During his tenure, he held various ministerial positions, including Minister for Health, Population Welfare & Hydro Electric Board, and Housing & Planning. Currently, he represents LA 20 as a MLA and political affiliated with Pakistan People's Party.

## Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir

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Khan became the 8th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on 7 January 2009 after a successful no confidence vote over former premiere Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan.[3][4] He resigned from the office on 22 October 2009 to avoid a political controversy in the Legislative Assembly.[5] Raja Farooq Haidar took over the office after his resignation.

## President of Azad Kashmir

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Khan was elected as the 22nd President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on 25 August 2011 succeeding Raja Zulqarnain Khan.[6] He completed his term on 25 August 2016 and was succeeded by Masood Khan.[4]

Sardar Yaqoob Khan Addressing a Convention in AJK Sardar Yaqoob Khan Meeting with President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on 12th May 2024 Sardar Yaqoob Khan with President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on 12th May 2024

## Business

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Khan founded Kashmir Overseas Employment Services (KOES) in 1976 to facilitate the employment of Pakistani workers in the Middle East and other regions. With over 40 years of experience working with global business enterprises, he has been a pioneer in the overseas employment business in Pakistan.

### Real Estate Development

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Khan founded Brother Construction Y-K (Pvt) Ltd., which has developed two successful housing societies:

Al Madina City: Adjacent to Sectors C-18 and C-19 of Islamabad.

Al Makkah City: Adjacent to Gulberg Green and OPF Islamabad.

### Manufacturing

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Kashmir Polypropylene (Pvt) Ltd (KPPL) is a leading enterprise established by Khan, engaged in the production of packing materials and Polypropylene Manufacturing.

### Hospitality

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Khan has also invested in the hospitality sector, founding two hotels in Rawalpindi:

Al Jabbal Hotel

Rex Hotel

In 2007, Khan consolidated his various business ventures under the umbrella of YK Group.

## References

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1. ^ "On the bench: Raja Sadaqat appointed to AJK high court (by president Muhammad Yaqoob Khan)". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
2. ^ Muhammad Yaqoob Khan profile on PakistanHerald.com website Retrieved 24 January 2021
3. ^ AJK PM committed to 'mitigating misery' Dawn (newspaper), Published 8 January 2009, Retrieved 24 January 2021
4. ^ a b Tariq Naqash (24 November 2018). "PPP to contest by-polls in Poonch". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 24 January 2021.
5. ^ "Sardar Yaqoob resigns as AJK Prime Minister". Brecorder. 15 October 2009. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
6. ^ Yaqoob takes oath as AJK president Dawn (newspaper), Published 25 August 2011, Retrieved 24 January 2021

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Presidents of Azad Kashmir

* Sardar Ibrahim Khan
* Syed Ali Ahmed Shah
* Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah
* Sher Ahmed Khan
* Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah
* Muhammad Abdul Qayyum Khan
* Sardar Ibrahim Khan
* Khurshid Hasan Khurshid
* Abdul Hamid Khan
* Abdul Rahman Khan
* Muhammad Abdul Qayyum Khan
* M. I. Khan
* Muhammad Hayat Khan
* Abdul Rahman Khan
* Sahibzada Ishaq Zafar
* Abdul Rashid Abbasi
* Sikandar Hayat Khan
* Abdul Rashid Abbasi
* Muhammad Ibrahim Khan
* Muhammad Anwar Khan
* Raja Muhammad Zulqarnain Khan
* Muhammad Yaqoob Khan
* Masood Khan
* Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry

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Prime Ministers of Azad Kashmir

* Abdul Hamid Khan
* Sikandar Hayat Khan
* Raja Mumtaz Hussain Rathore
* Muhammad Abdul Qayyum Khan
* Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry
* Sikandar Hayat Khan
* Attique Ahmed Khan
* Muhammad Yaqoob Khan
* Farooq Haider Khan
* Attique Ahmed Khan
* Chaudhry Abdul Majid
* Farooq Haider Khan
* Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi
* Sardar Tanveer Ilyas
* Chaudhry Anwarul Haq

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