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Quick facts for kids Makhdoom Javed Hashmi
مخدوم جاوید ہاشمی
Javed Hashmi in 2007

Minister for Environment and Conservation
In office 17 February 1997 – 12 October 1999
Prime Minister	Nawaz Sharif
Deputy	Zahid Hamid (Director of the EPA)
Preceded by	Benazir administration
Succeeded by	Salim Saifullah
Minister of Health Services
In office 17 February 1997 – 12 October 1999
Prime Minister	Nawaz Sharif
Preceded by	Benazir administration
Succeeded by	Dr. Abdul Malik Kasi
Minister of State for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
In office 26 May 1993 – 18 July 1993
Prime Minister	Nawaz Sharif
Minister of State for the Ministry of Youth and Student Affairs
In office 1978–1979
President	Zia-ul-Haq
President of Pakistan Muslim League (N)
In office 2001–2005
Preceded by	Kulsoom Nawaz
Succeeded by	Nisar Ali Khan
President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
In office 19 March 2012 – 23 September 2014
Preceded by	Party office established
Succeeded by	Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

Personal details
Born	Makhdoom Muhammad Javed Hashmi (1948-01-01) 1 January 1948 (age 77) Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Political party	PMLN (1993-present)
Other political affiliations	PTI (2011–2014)
Children	Bushra Hashmi, Maimoona, Javeria Hashmi (Daughters)
Alma mater	Punjab University (BSc, MSc, and MPhil in Poly Sci.)
Profession	Lawyer, agriculturist

Javed Hashmi, born on January 1, 1948, is a well-known Pakistani politician. He is a senior member of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) party. He has served as a cabinet minister in Pakistan.

Hashmi is known for supporting civilian rule in the government and military. After a military takeover in 1999, he spoke out about certain events involving the Pakistan Army. He was later arrested and faced legal challenges, but his case was overturned by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2007.

He first supported the movement to remove Pervez Musharraf from power alongside Nawaz Sharif. Later, he joined Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in 2011. However, he left PTI in 2014 after disagreeing with a large protest against the elected government. He believed this protest had military support to destabilize the government.

After losing a special election, Hashmi rejoined the PML-N in 2018. Besides politics, he is also a writer. He wrote a book called "Yes! I'm a Rebel" where he discussed political issues in Pakistan.

Javed Hashmi's Early Life and Education
- Student Politics and University Years
Javed Hashmi's Public Service and Ministries
Javed Hashmi's Personal Life and Health
Books by Javed Hashmi
See also

Javed Hashmi's Early Life and Education

Javed Hashmi was born on January 1, 1948, in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. His family was involved in the Pakistan Movement and had been part of the Muslim League since it started in 1906.

Student Politics and University Years

After finishing school in 1968, Hashmi attended Government Emerson College in Multan. In 1970, he moved to Punjab University in Lahore. There, he became active in student politics with the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba, which is the student group of the Jamaat-e-Islami party.

He earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Political Science from Punjab University in 1969. He continued his studies and received a Master of Science (MSc) in political science in 1971. Later, he also completed a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the same subject from the same university.

In 1972, he gained public attention for leading student protests. He led his student group in a protest at the Governor's House in Lahore. In 1974, he led protests in Lahore against the decision to recognize Bangladesh as a country. During this time, Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto offered him a political job in London, but Hashmi turned it down.

In 1978, Hashmi became the Minister of State for Youth and Student Affairs in the government of Zia-ul-Haq. He was the youngest minister at 29 years old. However, he later felt uncomfortable working with military officials. He soon left the government and began working as a lawyer at the Lahore High Court. He also helped manage his family's farms.

Javed Hashmi's Public Service and Ministries

Serving in Sharif's Governments: 1985–1999

Javed Hashmi returned to national politics in 1985. He successfully ran for the NA-149 (Multan-II) area as a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML). In 1988, he joined the conservative group of the PML led by Fida Mohammad Khan.

He won his NA-149 (Multan-II) seat again in the elections of 1988 and 1990. During this time, he was promoted to Minister of State for Youth Affairs in Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's first government.

In 1997, Hashmi won his NA-149 (Multan-II) seat once more. He became the Minister of Health and Minister for Environment in Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's second government. He visited Morocco in 1999 as part of his duties.

In 1998, he went to Switzerland for an environmental conference. However, he quickly returned to Pakistan after learning that India had conducted nuclear tests. In a meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Hashmi strongly supported the decision to conduct nuclear weapons tests. Pakistan carried out six nuclear tests in May 1998.

His time as minister ended suddenly in 1999. General Pervez Musharraf took over the government, imposing martial law against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Hashmi was then appointed as the President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), a position he held until 2005.

PML(N) Leadership and Challenges: 1999–2008

After the military takeover in 1999, Javed Hashmi became a strong critic of Pervez Musharraf. He strongly believed that civilians should control the military. From 2001 to 2004, Hashmi asked the Commonwealth of Nations and the European Union to help restore civilian rule in Pakistan.

In 2001, he led protests against President Musharraf's strategy in the War on Terror, which led to the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. In 2002, the PML(N) decided to take part in the general elections. Hashmi was nominated by the opposition to run for Prime Minister.

On October 20, 2003, Hashmi spoke out about issues within the Pakistani military. He read a letter signed by several military officers. He demanded investigations and criticized President Pervez Musharraf for campaigning while still in military uniform.

On October 29, 2003, he was arrested by military police. He was accused of encouraging rebellion. His trials were held in prison, which raised concerns about fairness. In April 2004, he was sentenced to 23 years in prison. Many people in Pakistan believed this verdict was unfair and politically motivated.

While in prison, he wrote a political book called "Haan Mein Baghi Hun!" (Yes, I am Rebel!). In this book, he discussed the military's involvement in politics and foreign relations. He also wrote another book, "Takhtaey-e-Daar Kay Saaey Talay" (Under the Shadow of Hanging Board).

On August 3, 2007, the Supreme Court of Pakistan granted him bail. He was released after serving about three and a half years in prison. However, he was arrested again on November 3, 2007, when a state of emergency was declared.

Parliamentary Role and PTI Membership: 2008–2013

In the general elections of 2008, Hashmi won the NA-55 (Rawalpindi-VI) seat. He chose to keep his NA-148 Constituency seat instead. He spoke against a partnership act offered by the United States, calling it interference in Pakistan's intelligence community.

On December 24, 2011, Hashmi left the PML(N) and joined the PTI party. He spoke at a rally in support of Imran Khan. However, he also warned Imran Khan that he would disagree if the party did not follow its promises.

In the general elections of 2013, Hashmi won seats in Islamabad and Multan for PTI. He later gave up the Islamabad seat. He also spoke in favor of Nawaz Sharif during a vote of confidence, saying, "Political differences aside, Nawaz is my political leader and will remain so." This caused disagreements within the PTI leadership.

On August 14, 2014, Hashmi expressed serious concerns when Imran Khan decided to lead a large protest. He disagreed with the protest's direction, especially when it became violent. On August 31, 2014, Hashmi left the party in anger. He accused the Pakistan Army of trying to destabilize the government. Imran Khan later removed him from the PTI on September 26, 2014.

Rejoining PML(N) and Political Views

On May 12, 2018, Hashmi and his daughter, Mamoona Hashmi, met with Nawaz Sharif. He announced that he would rejoin the PML(N) after resolving their political differences. At this meeting, Hashmi praised Nawaz Sharif's contributions to the country.

In 1987, Hashmi correctly predicted that Russian troops would leave Afghanistan. He also predicted that relations between India and the United States would improve, which might affect Pakistan. He disagreed with Pakistan's policy towards the Soviet Union and called for stronger ties with Russia.

In his book, "I'm a Rebel", Hashmi shares his views on national conservatism. He wrote critically about how military governments in Pakistan have harmed the country. He also discussed how military leaders often rely too much on the United States for political support.

After the terrorist attacks in New York in 2001, Hashmi predicted that PML(N) leaders would be imprisoned. He also foresaw that Musharraf would allow military bases to the United States for the invasion of Afghanistan. He also predicted Indian support for terrorist groups in Western Pakistan.

While he agreed with Prime Minister Sharif's policy on India, Hashmi called for an investigation into General Pervez Musharraf regarding the Kargil conflict and the military takeover.

Javed Hashmi's Personal Life and Health

Javed Hashmi has two daughters. His elder daughter, Mamoona Hashmi, is a senior leader and a member of parliament for the PML(N). His younger daughter, Bushra, is not involved in politics.

On July 20, 2010, Hashmi was hospitalized after suffering a Brain Hemorrhage. He also had a stroke due to internal bleeding. He was later admitted to another hospital for a minor fever, but his brain scans showed no major issues.

Books by Javed Hashmi

ىاں‬! ميں‬ باغىى ہوں‬ (Yes! I am Rebel), Lahore: Sagar Publications, 2005, 409 p.
تختہ دار کے سائے تلے (Under the Shadows of Gallows), Lahore: Jahangir Books Publications, 2007, 311 p.