Malik Qasim Khan Khattak
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Malik Qasim Khan Khattak MPA | |
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| Advisor on prison to Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| In office 19 June 2013 – 28 May 2018 | |
| Member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly | |
| In office 31 May 2013 – 28 May 2018 | |
| Constituency | PK-41 Karak-II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1953 |
| Died | April 5, 2025 (aged 71) |
| Other political affiliations | PTI (2013-2023) |
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| Occupation | Politician |
Malik Qasim Khan Khattak (Urdu: ملک قاسم خان خٹک) was a Pakistani politician hailing from Karak District formerly belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. He served as Adviser to the chief minister on prisons in the 10th Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.[1][2][3]
He has also served as Deputy District Nazim, Karak prior to contesting Provincial Assembly in 2008 on ticket of JUI-F.
Khan was elected in the 2008 Pakistani general election as an independent and later joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Qasim Khan failed as an independent candidate in 2018 and 2024 general elections.[4]
• 2008 Elections: Khattak contested the 2008 general elections as a candidate of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) (JUI-F) but was unsuccessful.
• 2013 Elections: In the 2013 elections, he ran as an independent candidate from PK-41 Karak-II, won the seat, and subsequently joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
• Adviser Role: During his tenure from 2013 to 2018, he served as Adviser on Prisons to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Development Initiatives: Khattak was known for advocating development in his constituency, focusing on education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
• 2018 Elections: He contested the 2018 elections as a PTI candidate but was defeated by Zafar Azam of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA).
• 2023 Resignation from PTI: In May 2023, Khattak resigned from PTI, citing disagreements over the party’s direction and internal justice, particularly in response to the events of May 9, 2023.
• Joining IPP: After leaving PTI, he joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).
Election Results:
- 2018: Defeated in PK-86 Karak-II; received 32,866 votes (34.27%), while Zafar Azam secured 35,846 votes (37.38%), leading to a margin of 2,980 votes.
- 2024: Contested as an independent candidate in PK-86 Karak-II; received 31,853 votes (31.12%), losing to Muhammad Sajjad of PTI, who secured 37,160 votes (36.31%).
Some political analysts suggested that dissatisfaction with governance and development projects may have contributed to his defeat in the 2018 and 2023 elections.