Amir Gulistan Janjua

Amir Gulistan Janjua
SI
17th Governor of North-West Frontier Province
In office
June 16, 1988  July 19, 1993
President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Preceded by Fida Mohammad Khan
Succeeded by Khurshid Ali Khan
Military service
Allegiance  Pakistan
Service/branch  Pakistan Army
Rank Brigadier

Brigadier (R) Amir Gulistan Janjua, SI, was a former governor of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan.[1] He born in a village name Gorha Rajgan tehsil Choa Saiden Shah district Chakwal.His father name was Capt.Raja Feroz Khan Janjua, and his uncle's name Capt.(R) Saif Ali Khan Janjua OBI,Capt.(R)Lehrasab Khan Janjua OBI,H/Lt.Sher Afghan Janjua (TK-I)the best hockey/football player and Athlete.They were Army soldier and belong to a marshal family Chakwal. He was named Amer Gulistan cause he said news of his birth reached his father while his father won a decisive battle (while on duty in army)in a place name Gulistan, His name means Chief of Gulistan. He was being roommate and friend of Pakistan President Muhammad Zia Ul Haq. He also served as ambassador of Pakistan to UAE,Saudi Arabia and Nepal. His younger brother is Brig Zafar Hayat JanjuaFormer Director General Pakistan Sports Board. Major Muhammad Aslam Janjua O.B.I of 4th battalion of 14th Punjab Regiment was his Brother in law.

Political offices
Preceded by
Fida Mohammad Khan
Governor of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
1988 1993
Succeeded by
Khurshid Ali Khan

References


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