Saifur Rehman (Pakistani politician, born 1954)
Saifur Rehman Khan Senator | |
|---|---|
| Ehtesab Bureau | |
| In office 1997–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 December 1954 |
| Party | Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) |
Saifur Rehman Khan (Urdu: سیف الرحمان خان; born 7 December 1954) is a Pakistani businessman and former politician currently based in Qatar.[1] He served as the chairman of the Ehtesab Bureau during Second Sharif ministry. He also served as a member of the Senate of Pakistan as a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N).[2]
A multi-millionaire businessman, he is currently living in Qatar with his family.[3] His daughter Ayesha married Nawaz Sharif's grandson Junaid Safdar in 2021; the couple divorced in 2023.[4]
Early life and education
He was born on 7 December 1954 in Lahore.[5] He obtained a degree in commerce from the Punjab University in 1974.[5]
Business career
He is the Chairman of the Redco Group of Industries.[6] Operating in Qatar since 1981, as of 2023 Redco had a workforce of 20,000 employees and engineers, and was considered the country's largest industrial and contracting group operating.[7]
Political career
He had been member of the Senate of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N).[8]
He was member of the Senate of Pakistan from 1997 to 2000 during the 2nd tenure of Pakistani statesman and politician Mian Nawaz Sharif.
Controversies
Redco corruption case (1999)
Saifur and his brother Mujibur were imprisoned at Central Jail Rawalpindi (also known as Adiala Jail) starting from 1999 in a Redco Textile Mills corruption case. They were granted bail by the Supreme Court on 22 November 2001.[9]
NAB case (2012)
In 2012, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) issued his red warrants and contacted Qatari government with help of Interpol to extradite Rehman to Pakistan. This warrant was subsequently quashed by Interpol.[10] He is facing charges of doing covert operations with help of FIA as the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau against his political opponents, committing acts of torture and keeping them under illegal detention.[10]
Redco corruption case (2018)
In 2018, Customs Intelligence recovered 21 luxury vehicles from Redco Textile Mills, mill owned by the Saifur Rehman and Qatari ruling family members.[11]
References
- ^ "Former senator Saifur Rehman denies returning to Pakistan". The News.
- ^ "Interpol quashes red warrant against Saif ur Rehman". The News.
- ^ "Former senator Saifur Rehman denies returning to Pakistan". The News.
- ^ "Maryam Nawaz's son Junaid Safdar confirms divorce". Geo News. 12 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Senate of Pakistan". senate.gov.pk.
- ^ "Senate of Pakistan". senate.gov.pk.
- ^ "Maryam Nawaz's son Junaid Safdar confirms divorce". Geo News. 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Saif, brother released". Dawn. Pakistan. 23 November 2001. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "Saif, brother released". Dawn. Associated Press of Pakistan. 23 November 2001. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ a b Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (19 July 2012). "Qatar govt asked to extradite Saifur Rehman".
- ^ "21 luxury vehicles recovered from Saifur Rehman's textile mills". Dunya News. 14 February 2008.