Quick Info
| Profession | Pakistani Politician |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 27/12/1958 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
Latest News about Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
28/03/2026
As leader of Awaam Pakistan, Abbasi emphasized that warfare is not a solution to regional challenges and called for political consensus on Pakistan's Afghanistan policy. He criticized the 27th Amendment as a 'blemish on politics' and highlighted the crisis of nearly three million out-of-school children in Pakistan.
01/05/2025
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi delivered an address on 'The Big Picture' at the Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit (LIIBS) 2025. He discussed major policy and economic issues facing Pakistan, offering insights into the country's challenges and potential solutions.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Weight | 90 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College | Lawrence College, Murree |
| University | University of California, Los Angeles; George Washington University, Washington D.C. |
| Degree | Master's in Electrical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 3 |
Family
| Father | Late Muhammad Khaqan Abbasi (Former Pakistani Politician) |
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Career
| Political Party | Islami Jamhoori Ittehad, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Awaam Pakistan (AP) |
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Favourites
| Favourite Politician | Nawaz Sharif |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He entered politics following his father's passing in 1988. | |
| 2. He was detained during the 1999 coup d'état. | |
| 3. A video showing him being searched at JFK Airport gained widespread attention in 2018. | |
| 4. He established Airblue Limited, an airline based in Pakistan. | |
| 5. He launched Awaam Pakistan with former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail to bring about systemic change in Pakistan. |