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Syed Tariq Yaqoob Rizvi

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Syed Tariq Yaqoob Rizvi
Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab
In office
29 May 2013 – 31 May 2018
Personal details
Born (1968-12-01) 1 December 1968 (age 56)
Phalia
NationalityPakistani
Political partyPakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)

Syed Tariq Yaqoob Rizvi is a Pakistani politician who was a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, from May 2013 to May 2018. He is among the most well-known politicians in the District of Mandi Bahauddin and comes from an influential political family; the son of Pir Syed Mohammad Yaqoob Shah, a renowned spiritual leader, religious scholar and Former Member of the Provincial Assembly and the younger brother of Pir Syed Muhammad Binyamin Rizvi, who was the Minister of Social Welfare, Women Development and Bait-ul-Maal, alongisde the Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Punjab.

Early life and education

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Syed Tariq Yaqoob Rizvi was born on December 1st, 1968 in Phalia.[1] He graduated in 1988 from Forman Christian College and earned a degree in Bachelor of Arts.[1]

Political career

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He was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) from Constituency PP-117 (Mandi Bahauddin-II) in 2013 Pakistani general election.

During his tenure, Syed Tariq Yaqoob Rizvi instituted various projects & aided in changing the landscape of the city of Phalia. Among his biggest projects; Rizvi established the first ever Maternity Hospital in Phalia alongside Rescue 1122 emergency services. He also inaugurated the first ever floodlight cricket stadium in the city which is named after his late father, Pir Syed Mohammad Yaqoob Shah. The installment of Pavers (flooring) throughout Phalia and the neighboring villages to ensure a comfortable lifestyle for the residents was also set in motion. A large number of schools got upgraded in his tenure and were provided with supplemental facilities. Rizvi also established six carpeted roads in his constituency. [2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Punjab Assembly". www.pap.gov.pk. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Notification - Results Punjab Assembly 2013 election" (PDF). ECP. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  3. ^ "List of winners of Punjab Assembly seats". The News. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2018.