Late Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi: Politcal Leadership and Social Services

Abstract

Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi was born (August, 14. 1931 - November, 20 .2009) was the son of Khan Bahadur Ghulam Rasool Khan Jatoi and his grandfather’s name was Khan Bahadur Imam Bakhsh Khan Jatoi who was also a great poet. He became the Chief Minister (1973 to 1977) and Caretaker Prime Minister (from 6th August 1990 to 6th November 1990) of Pakistan. Jatoi sahib become MNA seven times and MPA two times in his political life. Because of remaining linked with MRD (Movement for Restoration of Democracy) after pledge of Martial law Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi was arrested two times 1983 and 1985. Ghulam Mustafa Khan Jatoi has five sons Rais Ghulam Murtaza, Rais Masroor Ahmed Khan, Rais Arif Mustafa Khan, Rais Asif Mustafa Khan and Rais Tariq Mustafa Khan as well as three daughters. Till the execution of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto up to 1979; Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi remained closest friend to him.. He was selected as Chairman of District Local Board Nawabshah two times in 1953 and 1956. In 1958, he started political carrier by being as Member of provincial assembly from West Pakistan, however he became Member of National Assembly in 1962 from the seat of Nawabshah. He was also selected as Member of National Assembly in 1966 and 7-December 1970. He was assigned as federal minister of communication, national resources and political matters during the Government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, due to good faith of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto he was also appointed Chief Minister of Sindh in 22-De 1973 to 5-July 1977. During his political career Mr. Jatoi rendered many social services. This paper is a attempt to explore the social services of Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, a profound political leader