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Sadiq Sanjrani
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صادق سنجرانی
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Sanjrani in 2018
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| 8th Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| In office 12 March 2018 – 15 February 2024 |
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| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Imran Khan (until 10 April 2022) Shehbaz Sharif (since 11 April 2022) |
| Preceded by | Raza Rabbani |
| Succeeded by | Yusuf Raza Gilani |
| Member of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| In office 12 March 2018 – 15 February 2024 |
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| Constituency | General seat from Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Acting President of Pakistan | |
| In office 25 June 2023 – 5 July 2023 |
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| Born | 14 April 1970 Nok Kundi, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Political party | BAP (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
PMLN (2013–2018) PPP (2008–2013) PML(Q) (2001–2008) PMLN (1997–1999) |
| Alma mater | University of Balochistan |
Mir Muhammad Sadiq Khan Sanjrani (born on April 14, 1970) is a Pakistani politician. He served as the chairman of the Senate of Pakistan from March 12, 2018, until February 15, 2024. The Senate is like a parliament or a law-making body.
Sadiq Sanjrani was the first chairman of the Senate to come from the province of Balochistan. He also briefly served as the acting president of Pakistan from June to July 2023.
Early Life and Education
Sadiq Sanjrani was born in Nok Kundi, Balochistan. His family belongs to the Sanjrani tribe.
He started his schooling in Nok Kundi. Later, he moved to Quetta and then to Islamabad to continue his studies and earn his degree.
Political Journey
Sadiq Sanjrani began his career in politics in 1998. He worked as a helper for the Prime Minister at that time, Nawaz Sharif. He continued in this role until 1999.
In 2008, he became in-charge of a special office for Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani. This office helped people with their complaints and problems. Sanjrani worked there for five years.
Becoming a Senator
In 2018, Sanjrani was chosen to be a member of the Senate of Pakistan. He ran as an independent candidate, meaning he was not part of a specific political party at that time. He represented the region of Balochistan.
He officially became a senator on March 12, 2018. On the very same day, he was elected as the 8th chairman of the Senate. He received 57 votes from other senators. This made him the first chairman from Balochistan and also the youngest ever, at 39 years old.
Important Roles and Events
In September 2018, Sanjrani gave a speech at the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. This was part of their 100th-anniversary celebration.
In August 2019, some political parties tried to remove him from his position as chairman. They brought a "no-confidence motion" against him. However, the motion did not get enough votes to pass, and Sanjrani remained the chairman.
In 2019, Sadiq Sanjrani became the first President of the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC). This is a group that helps lawmakers from different countries work together. The IPC aims to solve big global issues like peace and human rights.
On March 12, 2021, he was re-elected as chairman of the Senate of Pakistan. He won against his opponent, Yusuf Raza Gilani.
