Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

Pakistani Politician

Pakistani Karachi, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionPakistani Politician
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth27/12/1958
Age67 years
BirthplaceKarachi, 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

Height185 cm
Weight90 kg
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNot Known
CollegeLawrence College, Murree
UniversityUniversity of California, Los Angeles; George Washington University, Washington D.C.
DegreeMaster's in Electrical Engineering

Personal Life

ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Children3

Family

FatherLate Muhammad Khaqan Abbasi (Former Pakistani Politician)
Siblings
  • Late Zahid Abbasi
  • Sadia Abbasi (Pakistani Politician)

Career

Political PartyIslami Jamhoori Ittehad, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Awaam Pakistan (AP)
Political Journey
  • Elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as an independent candidate in 1988
  • Appointed as Federal Minister of Commerce in 2008
  • Appointed as Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources in 2013
  • Named interim Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2017
  • Elected Prime Minister of Pakistan on 1 August 2017
  • Served as Prime Minister from August 2017 to May 2018
  • Served as Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
  • Served as Secretary-General of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)
  • Founded and currently leads Awaam Pakistan (AP) as Chairman
  • Served as 18th Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1 August 2017 to 31 May 2018

Favourites

Favourite PoliticianNawaz Sharif

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.
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