Ayaz Sadiq facts for kids
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Ayaz Sadiq
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ایاز صادق
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Sadiq in 2017
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| 17th and 22nd Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 1 March 2024 |
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| Deputy | Ghulam Mustafa Shah |
| Preceded by | Raja Pervaiz Ashraf |
| In office 9 November 2015 – 15 August 2018 |
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| Deputy | Murtaza Javed Abbasi |
| Preceded by | Murtaza Javed Abbasi (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Asad Qaiser |
| In office 3 June 2013 – 22 August 2015 |
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| Deputy | Murtaza Javed Abbasi |
| Preceded by | Fahmida Mirza |
| Succeeded by | Murtaza Javed Abbasi (Acting) |
| Federal Minister For Economic Affairs | |
| In office 19 April 2022 – 10 July 2023 |
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| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Shehbaz Sharif |
| Preceded by | Omar Ayub Khan |
| Federal Minister for Political Affairs | |
| In office 19 April 2022 – 10 July 2023 |
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| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Shehbaz Sharif |
| Preceded by | Position Created |
| Federal Minister For Law and Justice | |
| In office 31 October 2022 – 31 November 2022 |
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| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Shehbaz Sharif |
| Preceded by | Azam Nazeer Tarar |
| Succeeded by | Azam Nazeer Tarar |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 29 February 2024 |
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| Constituency | NA-120 (Lahore-IV) |
| Majority | 18,921 (%12.2) |
| In office 13 August 2018 – 10 August 2023 |
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| Constituency | NA-129 (Lahore-VII) |
| Majority | 8,142 (%34.55) |
| In office 18 November 2002 – 31 May 2018 |
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| Constituency | NA-122 (Lahore-V) |
| Majority | 18,893 (%45.89) |
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| Born | 17 October 1954 Lahore, West Punjab, Dominion of Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | PMLN (2001–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
PTI (1996-1998) |
| Spouse |
Reema Ayaz
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| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Aitchison College |
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq (born 17 October 1954) is a Pakistani politician. He is currently serving as the 22nd Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan. He took on this important role on 1 March 2024.
Before this, Mr. Sadiq was also the 17th Speaker of the National Assembly from 2013 to 2018. The Speaker is like the leader of the main elected body in Pakistan, helping to run meetings and make sure rules are followed. He is a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from the area of NA-120 (Lahore-IV). He has been elected to the Assembly in every election since 2002.
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Early Life and Education
Ayaz Sadiq was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on 17 October 1954. His family, the Sadiqs, were well-known in the area. His father, Sheikh Muhammad Sadiq, and grandfather, Sheikh Sardar Muhammad, were important local figures.
He went to Aitchison College in Lahore for his education. Many famous politicians, like Imran Khan, were his classmates there. Later, in 1975, he earned a degree in commerce from Hailey College, which is part of the University of the Punjab.
Political Journey
Starting with PTI
Mr. Sadiq began his political journey in the late 1990s. He joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and was good friends with its leader, Imran Khan. He tried to win a seat in the provincial assembly in 1997 but was not successful.
Joining PML-N
In 1998, Ayaz Sadiq left PTI because he had different ideas from Imran Khan. He then joined the PML-N party in 2001.
First Elections and Roles
In the 2002 general election, Mr. Sadiq was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan. He won from the area of Constituency NA-122 (Lahore-V), even defeating Imran Khan. This was seen as a big win for him. During his time in the National Assembly, he worked on important committees like those for Railways, Finance, and Defence Production.
He was re-elected to the National Assembly in the 2008 election from the same area. After this election, he became the chairman of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Railways.
Becoming Speaker of the National Assembly
Ayaz Sadiq was elected to the National Assembly again in the 2013 general election, once more winning against Imran Khan. In June 2013, he was chosen to be the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan. This is a very important role, similar to a referee in a big debate, making sure everyone follows the rules.
In 2015, there were some questions about the election results in his area. Because of this, the Election Commission of Pakistan decided that a new election should be held. In October 2015, Mr. Sadiq won the new election and kept his seat in the National Assembly. Then, in November 2015, he was re-elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for a second time. He was the first person to be elected Speaker twice during the same government's time in Pakistan.
He was elected to the National Assembly again in the 2018 general election, this time from NA-129 (Lahore-VII). On 15 August 2018, he was replaced as Speaker by Asad Qaiser.
Recent Roles
In April 2022, during a political situation in Pakistan, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker resigned. Ayaz Sadiq was asked to oversee a vote about the prime minister of Pakistan. He is known for being a calm and polite politician.
He also served as a Federal Minister in different roles, including for Economic Affairs, Political Affairs, and Law and Justice, between 2022 and 2023.
Personal Life
Family
Ayaz Sadiq married Reema Ayaz in 1977. They have three children: one daughter and two sons. His father-in-law, Sardar Muhammad Iqbal, was a former Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court.
Business and Helping Others
Mr. Sadiq is also a businessman. He and his family run a hospital in Lahore called Sardar Trust Eye Hospital, which helps people without charging them. His family also started the Sheikh Sardar Muhammad Girls High School in Lahore. This school was one of the first Muslim girls' schools in the area and helped encourage education for girls.
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Sadiq in 2017
