Zamarud Khan is a Pakistani politician who served as the Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to 2007.[2] He also served as MD of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal from 2008 to 2013. He is known for his involvement in a hostage crisis in Pakistan on 15 August 2013, where he attempted to subdue the hostage-taker. Police used the unplanned distraction to fire at the gunman, which injured him and led to his arrest.[3][4]
Zamarud Khan | |
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Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
In office 2002–2007 | |
Preceded by | Nisar Ali Khan |
Succeeded by | Malik Ibrar Ahmed |
Constituency | NA-54 Rawalpindi-V |
MD of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal | |
In office 2008–2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Rawalpindi | 1 January 1968
Political party | Pakistan People's Party (2002–present) |
Awards | Hilal-e-Imtiaz (2012)[1] |
References
edit- ^ Khan, Bilal Nawaz (February 9, 2016) "Hilal-i-Imtiaz awarded to Zamarud Khan" Dawn News.
- ^ "12th National Assembly from 2002 to 2007 - List of Members and Addresses" (PDF). na.gov.pk. National Assembly of Pakistan.
- ^ Masood, Salman (August 16, 2013) "Pakistani Gunman Is Shot by Police, Ending Standoff in Islamabad" New York Times.
- ^ Razi Ud Din Razi. "Zamarud Khan's Heroic Effort, Drop Scene Of Shooting Drama". Timeline Pakistan. Retrieved 1 September 2013.