Bushra Rahman
Bushra Rahman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Constituency | Reserved seat for women |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Constituency | Reserved seat for women |
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab | |
| In office 1988–1990 | |
| Constituency | Reserved seat for women |
| In office 1985–1988 | |
| Constituency | Reserved seat for women |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
Bushra Rahman (Urdu: بشریٰ رحمٰن) (29 August 1944 – 7 February 2022) was a Pakistani author, novelist and politician who served as member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to 2013. She remained a member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from 1985 to 1990.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Born in the British Raj and moved to Pakistan, Rahman earned the degrees of Bachelor of Education and Master of Arts.[1]
She was a writer by profession[1] and was a recipient of the Sitara-i-Imtiaz for her achievements in the literature field.[2]
Political career
[edit | edit source]Rahman was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on a reserved seat for women in the 1985 Pakistani general election.[3]
She was re-elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on a reserved seat for women in the 1988 Pakistani general election.[4]
She was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) on a seat reserved for women from Punjab in the 2002 Pakistani general election.[5][6][7]
She was re-elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) on a seat reserved for women from Punjab in the 2008 Pakistani general election.[8][9]
Personal life and death
[edit | edit source]Rahman died on 7 February 2022, at the age of 77.[10]
Novels
[edit | edit source]- Allah Mian Ji
- Bahisht
- Barah e Raast
- But Shikan
- Chaand Say Na Khelo
- Chara Gar
- Chup
- Ek Aawara Ki Khatir
- Khubsurat
- Kis Morr Par Milay Ho
- Laazawal
- Lala Sehrai
- Lagan
- Pyaasi
- Sharmeely
- Tere Sung Dar Ki Talaash Thi
- Tuk Tuk Deedam Tokyo
See also
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