Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, Journalist, Politician |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birthplace | Vancouver, Canada |
Latest News about Rahat Rao
26/06/2025
Authorities approved a charge of attempted murder against Kalid Yimer in connection with the 2024 Surrey, British Columbia attack on Rahat Rao. Global News reported that the suspect remained at large and that no court appearances had been scheduled because he was still wanted on outstanding warrants in British Columbia and Alberta.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rahat Ali Wajid Rao |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Ashton College, Vancouver (2007); Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) (1992-1995) |
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| Degree | A degree in Immigration Law; Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 04/09/2011 |
Relationships & More
| Wife | Asima Rahat Rao |
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| Children | Muhammad Saad Ali Rao (eldest) |
Family
| Father | Rao Shaukat Ali Khan (died on 11 June 2018) |
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| Siblings | Shaukat Mehmood Basra (elder) |
| Spouse | Asima Rahat Rao |
| Children | Muhammad Saad Ali Rao |
Career
| Recognition | Received the Recognition Award at Youm e Azadi e Pakistan in August 2021. |
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| Business Ventures | Owner of SNS Currency Exchange since September 2001, Canadian Fried Chicken (CFC) launched in 2021, SNS Motors Ltd. (president in 2021), operated as a salesman in the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia in May 2021. |
| Media | Former CEO of National HD news channel and active journalist. |
| Political Engagement | Former member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf from August 2022 to August 2023. |
Favourites
| Car Collection |
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| Bike Collection | Honda CBR500R |
Style Quotient
| Personal Style | Enjoys travelling and shares experiences on social media. |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/rahat.rao.3 | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@overseasviewwithrahatrao4630 |
| https://twitter.com/rahatrao2 | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahat-rao-a87b912b |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hails from Pakistan but grew up in Vancouver, Canada. | |
| 2. Owns SNS Currency Exchange located near Surrey Central Station. | |
| 3. Started his career in sales as a salesman in 2021. | |
| 4. Launched 'Shaukat Studio' in Canada in 2022. | |
| 5. Collaborates with non-profit organisations to uplift the community, especially Muslims. | |
| 6. Has lived in Surrey, British Columbia, for more than 30 years. |