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Muhammad Tariq Hassan
محمد طارق حسن
Secretary-General of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
Incumbent
Assumed office
2025
Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh
Incumbent
Assumed office
26 September 2025
Naib Nazim (Deputy Mayor) of Karachi
In office
14 August 2001 – 2005
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byNasreen Jalil
Personal details
Born (1971-07-19) July 19, 1971 (age 54)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Parent(s)Ameer Hassan (father)
Munawer Sultana (mother)
OccupationPolitician, businessman

Muhammad Tariq Hassan (Urdu: محمد طارق حسن; born 19 July 1971) is a Pakistani politician and businessman who serves as the Secretary-General of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q) since 2025.[1], having previously served as the President of the PML-Q Sindh chapter. He previously served as the Naib Nazim (Deputy Mayor) of Karachi from 2001 to 2005[2][3], Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh from 2006 to 2007[4], and Chairman of the federal Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) from 2011 to 2012.

In September 2025, Hassan was appointed as a Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh.[5] He also serves as the elected President of the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation.

Early life and education

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Muhammad Tariq Hassan was born on 19 July 1971 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, to a Hindko-speaking Arain family. His parents are Ameer Hassan and Munawer Sultana.[6]

He completed his early and higher secondary education in Pakistan. In 1996, he completed his business administration studies at Indus University and subsequently earned a master's degree from the University of Karachi.

Political career

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Early career and Deputy Mayor of Karachi (1994–2005)

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Hassan entered politics in 1994 by joining the Pakistan Muslim League (PML). Following the restructuring of local governance frameworks under the Local Government Ordinance (LGO) 2001, which established the local "Nazim" system, he was elected as the Naib Nazim (Deputy Mayor) of Karachi[2][3]. He served in this second-highest municipal office alongside the City Nazim (Mayor), Naimatullah Khan, within the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) framework from 14 August 2001 to June 2005[2][3].

In April 2002, during his tenure as Naib Nazim, the Governor of Sindh, Mohammedmian Soomro, directed the City Nazim to nominate Hassan as the inquiry officer to investigate administrative and financial irregularities within the Karachi Race Club[7]. Following the realignment of PML factions, He went on to serve as the regional President of the PML-Q Sindh chapter, a position he held prior to his appointment as the party's central Secretary-General[1].

Provincial and Federal Appointments (2006–2012)

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Following his municipal tenure, Hassan was inducted into the provincial administration, serving as an Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh from 2006 to 2007.

In 2011, Hassan was appointed by the federal government as the Chairman of the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), a post he held until 2012[8]. During his chairmanship, his administration focused on evaluating underperforming industrial zones[9][10], engaging regional business communities, and enhancing investor security. Notable initiatives included:

  • Revitalization of Struggling Zones: Conducting administrative visits to stalled setups, such as the Risalpur Export Processing Zone (REPZ) and industrial zones in Peshawar, to coordinate directly with local chambers of commerce and traders.
  • Policy Advocacy: Lobbies were initiated with the federal government to alter transit trade restrictions, proposing direct trade facilitation with Afghanistan via land routes for northern traders.
  • Regulatory Reliefs: Promoting structural regulatory incentives under the EPZA model, including adjusting the mandatory export-to-local market sales ratios to provide a relaxed 30% local market sales threshold for specific struggling industrial units.
  • Infrastructure Coordination: Managing utility and security guarantees during national energy shortages by establishing dedicated one-window clearance services and coordinating uninterrupted gas and power supply infrastructure for specific industrial zones.

Later Political Career and Organizational Roles (2021–present)

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Hassan has remained a senior stakeholder in discussions surrounding local governance legislation in Sindh, acting as an interlocutor between provincial authorities and opposition factions to negotiate amendments to the Sindh Local Government laws[11]

From October 2022 to August 2023, Hassan served as the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh for the Sindh Archives Department[12][13]

On 20 June 2025, during the Pakistan Sports Board elections held in Lahore, Hassan was elected as the President of the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation, securing the highest number of votes against opposing panels.[14]

In 2025, he was appointed as the central Secretary-General of the PML-Q. On 26 September 2025[1], the Government of Sindh's Services, General Administration and Coordination Department issued an official notification announcing that the Chief Minister of Sindh had appointed Hassan as a Special Assistant to the Chief Minister with immediate effect.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c our.correspondent (2024-01-20). "PML-Q bigwigs eye Gujrat seats | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 2025-12-16. Retrieved 2026-06-24. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Mayor of Karachi", Wikipedia, 2026-06-18, retrieved 2026-06-24
  3. ^ a b c "Ex-Karachi mayor Naimatullah Khan passes away at 89". Archived from the original on 2024-12-15. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  4. ^ "Minister, 7 advisers join Sindh cabinet". Dawn. 2006-10-31. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  5. ^ a b Siddiqui, Tahir (2025-09-27). "Sindh cabinet expanded to 23 as key portfolios reshuffled". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  6. ^ NTN NEWS (2025-06-08). Eid Special | Exclusive Interview of Muhammad Tariq Hassan & Shahrukh Shah | Abdul Haseeb | Part-2. Retrieved 2026-06-24 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Sharif, Azizullah (2002-04-15). "KARACHI: Probe into Race Course affairs ordered". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  8. ^ "Export processing zones authority: Tariq Hassan becomes EPZA chairman". August 30, 2011.
  9. ^ express (2011-09-14). "Export Processing Zones Authority: Hassan lauds facilitating of investors | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  10. ^ "Establishment of EPZ in Lahore demanded". The Nation. 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  11. ^ "Ex-deputy mayor becomes first politician to respond to Sindh govt's talk offer on LG law". Archived from the original on 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  12. ^ "Visit District Archives Office Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas | Sindh Archives". Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  13. ^ "Consulate General (France) Mr. Alexis Chalitalitin visited | Sindh Archives". Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  14. ^ "Election Commision Pakistan Sport Board" (PDF).

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