Syed Aqil Shah takes up Sports Ministry
Saturday, 21 June 2008 04:55
Syed Aqil Shah, ex-President of Abdalians' Association was appointed as the Minister of Sports by the NWFP government after he won a provincial seat on an ANP ticket from Peshawar in the last general elections held in February 2008. Syed Aqil Shah belongs to the 11th entry (1963-68).
Aqil Shah got his early education from Burn Hall School Abbottabad. He joined Cadet College Hasanabdal in 1963 and joined Government College Lahore after passing out in 1968. His interest in sports developed earlier in life and Cadet College gave it a much needed impetus.
His political life spans over 30 years. He acted as the member of Peshawar Cantonment Board for two terms. He has also served as President National Awami Party, City District Peshawar, for two terms. He has occupied senior positions in the party and has remained Provincial Joint Secretary ANP (two terms), Provincial Senior Vice President ANP (one term), Provincial Information Secretary ANP (two terms). He is currently occupying the position of the Provincial Minister for Sports, Government of NWFP. He has also remained as a member of the Senate of Pakistan for one term.
His sporting life has landed him with accolades and prized positions in the whos-who of sports. Syed Aqil Shah served the NWFP Olympic Association for three terms. He was also the Associate Secretary Pakistan Olympic Association for two terms, apart from being a Member Advisory Board Pakistan Hockey Federation.
Presently, Aqil Shah holds the positions of President NWFP Olympic Association, President Pakistan Wrestling Federation and Vice President Pakistan Olympic Association.
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