Rafique Saigol
Mian Muhammad Rafique Saigol (1 September 1933 – 10 December 2005) was a Pakistani businessman and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan in 1965.[1] He also served as a chairman of the Pakistan International Airlines.[2]
Biography[edit]
Rafique Saigol was born on 1 September 1933 in Kolkata, British India, into Saigol family.[1] He received his early education at The Doon School and Aitchison College.[1] Later, he attended Clemson University, where he studied economics and textile management, graduating in 1953.[1]
After completing his education, Saigol became the managing director of Kohinoor Textile Mills in Lyallpur (now Faisalabad).[1] Later, he also served as the chairman of the All-Pakistan Textile Mills Association and as the president of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce.[1]
In 1965, Saigol entered politics and was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan, representing Lyallpur.[1][3] During his time in the National Assembly, he served as the parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Communications.[1] He also acted as an adviser to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.[1] During the nationalization period in Pakistan, Saigol was appointed as a chairman of Pakistan International Airlines in 1972.[1][4]
Saigol was also one of the founders of the Lahore Stock Exchange and United Bank Limited.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "DAWN - Features; December 25, 2005". DAWN.COM. December 25, 2005.
- ^ Sterba, James P. (1972-06-25). "Bhutto Picks Up The Pieces of Pakistan". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
- ^ "List of Members of the 4th National Assembly of Pakistan from 1965–1969" (PDF). National Assembly of Pakistan.
- ^ "PIA privatisation not the only option". The Express Tribune. January 1, 2024.