Abdul Razzaq Khan-MPA

Mr Abdul Razzaq Khan son of Mr Abdul Ghafoor Khan ISA KHEL was born on July 7, 1950 at Rawalpindi. He graduated in 1970 from Forman Christian College, Lahore. An agriculturist, who served as Member/Opposition Leader District Council Khanewal during 1987-90. He was first elected as Member Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in 1985 and also functioned as Chairman Standing Committee on S&GAD and Information Department. He has been re-elected as Member Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in General Elections 2002. His uncle, Col (Retd) Muhammad Aslam Khan ISA KHEL , remained Member Provincial Assembly of the Punjab during 197277 and 1977; his sister, Mrs Zakia Shah Nawaz ISA KHEL served as Member Provincial Assembly of the Punjab during 1977 and 1985-88; and his brother, Mr Abdul Rehman Khan was Member Provincial Assembly of the Punjab during 1993-96 and also functioned as Provincial Minister.

Political Career & Assembly Tenure

Constituency: PP‑218 (Khanewal‑VII) (District Khanewal, Punjab).
Tenure in Provincial Assembly of the Punjab (PAP):
- Elected 2002 (14th Assembly) representing PML-Q.
- Elected again in 2013 (16th Assembly) as an Independent.
Roles held:
- Member, Standing Committee on Forestry & Fisheries (during 2002–07).
- Member, Committee on Colonies (during 2013–18).
Political affiliations over time:
- He was originally associated with PML-Q (2002 election).
- In 2013 he contested as Independent.
- In May 2018 he reportedly joined Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI).

Electoral & Statistical Highlights

Here are some key election statistics:

2002 General Election (Punjab, PP-218, Khanewal-VII)
- Abdul Razzaq Khan (PML-Q) received 48,120 votes.
- He defeated Pir Muhammad Aslam Bodla (PPP) who had 27,866 votes.
2008 Election
- He contested from PP-218 (PML-Q) and received approximately 32,043 votes, but lost.
2013 Election (PP-218)
- Contesting as an Independent: received around 34,661 votes and defeated Peer Muhammad Jameel Shah (PML-N).
- For this election the constituency had: Registered voters ~162,989; Polled votes ~104,493 (≈ 64.11% turnout).
2018 Election
- He contested from PP-218 (though note boundary/constituency changes) under PTI but was unsuccessful.

Key Traits & Contributions

Education and agricultural background gave him a profile appealing to both rural and educated electorates.
His ability to win as an Independent in 2013 indicates local influence and a personal political base.
Active in local government earlier (District Council, Khanewal during 1987-90) which helped his grassroots connectivity.
Member of committees, showing legislative roles beyond just being an MPA.

Abdul Razzaq Khan has been a seasoned provincial politician with multiple election contests and victories. His shifts between party affiliations (from PML-Q to Independent to PTI) reflect the fluid nature of Punjab provincial politics. His electoral statistics show variable success: a strong win in 2002, a loss in 2008, a victory in 2013, and a defeat in 2018.