Arifa Khalid Pervaiz

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Arifa Khalid Pervaiz
Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan Parliament of Pakistan
In office
1 June 2013 – 31 May 2018
ConstituencyMember of Parliament
Personal details
NationalityPakistani
Political partyPakistan Muslim League (N)

Arifa Khalid Pervaiz (Urdu: عارفہ خالد پروین) is a Pakistani politician who had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan (Parliament of Pakistan) , from June 2013 to May 2018. She has made impactful contributions in education, women's empowerment, and healthcare reforms in Pakistan. She has engaged in significant legislative initiatives for over 10 years as a policy maker.

Education[edit]

She has completed her master's in child development from Government College of Home Economics and completed her master's in International Policy and Practice from the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.[1]

Political career[edit]

She was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) in 2008 Pakistani general election.[1]

She was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan (Parliament of Pakistan) as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) on a reserved seat for women in the 2013 Pakistani general election.[2][3]

She was also elected to the Provincial Assembly of Punjab (Parliament of Punjab) on a reserved seat for women in 2008.

Arifa Khalid with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Achievements & Contributions[edit]

Throughout her tenure in Parliament, Pervaiz emerged as a vocal advocate for transformative reforms in crucial sectors. Her unwavering dedication to reforming education, promoting women's empowerment, and advancing healthcare infrastructure in Pakistan has been pivotal in shaping policy discussions and implementing progressive measures aimed at societal development and progress. Her work extends beyond her tenure in politics. Her relentless efforts and pivotal role in advocating for pivotal reforms stand as a testament to her commitment to societal betterment and equality. She continues to inspire future generations through her dedication to public service and her unwavering advocacy for crucial societal issues.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Profile". www.pap.gov.pk. Provincial Assembly of The Punjab. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  2. ^ "PML-N secures most reserved seats for women in NA – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 28 May 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Women, minority seats allotted". DAWN.COM. 29 May 2013. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.

4. ^ " Provincial Assembly of Punjab" https://www.pakistantimes.com/arifa-khalid-pervez/

5. http://lahoreworld.com/2018/03/21/mna-arifa-khalid-calls-shahbaz-sharif/