Mian Ejaz Shafi
Mian Ejaz Shafi (d. 2004) was a Pakistani politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 1997 to 1999.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
Ejaz Shafi was born to a Chinioti business family.[3] His family had a business in Bombay before partition of India, but after the creation of Pakistan, some of the relatives moved to Pakistan while his father remained in India.[3]
Ejaz Shafi established Shafi Chemical, a manufacturer of sulphuric acid, in Pakistan.[3] He also founded the Diamond Group of Industries, a major foam manufacturer in Pakistan, and acquired Eagle Cycle.[3]
Later, Shafi joined politics and became a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan in 1997.[1] He also served as the central vice president and chief organizer for Sindh of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML (N)).[4][5]
However, following the military coup of October 12, 1999, Shafi's businesses faced alleged discriminatory practices due to his affiliation with PML (N) by the Central Board of Revenue regarding duty concessions.[3] This led to heavy losses and the non-viability of some domestic units.[3] Most of their industrial units remained operational, with the exception of one unit at Gadoon Industrial Estate, which was forced to close.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b https://na.gov.pk/uploads/former-members/11th%20National%20Assembly.pdf
- ^ "DAWN: 21 December 1995 - Issue : 01/50". asianstudies.github.io. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ejaz Shafi's death condoled". Business Recorder. December 19, 2004.
- ^ "Ejaz Shafi laid to rest". DAWN. December 18, 2004.
- ^ "Ejaz Shafi passes away". DAWN. December 17, 2004.