Graduated from Forman Christian College, University of
Punjab in 1967 and obtained degree in Industrial Management
Course from U. K.
Belongs to an influential political family. His father
late Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi was a seasoned parliamentarian
who played a major role in restoration of democracy and
human rights in the country and was awarded "PRISONER
OF CONSCIENCE" by the Amnesty International. Late Chaudhry
Zahoor Elahi was assassinated in a terrorist attack on 25th
September, 1981. Chaudhry Shujat Hussain is the first cousin
of Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, Chief Minister of the Punjab.
Positions
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Career
Entered politics in the year 1981 and became Member of
Federal Parliament Majlis-e-Shoora (1982-85).
Held portfolios of Federal Ministers
Minister for Information & Broadcasting (1986)
Minister for Industries & Production (1987-88)
Minister for Interior (1990-93)
Minister for Interior & Narcotics Control (1997-99)
Leader of the Parliamentary Party of PML in National
Assembly of Pakistan (1985-86)
Leader Opposition Parliamentary Party in National Assembly
(1988-1990)
Elected Senator, Senate of Pakistan (1993- Feb, 1997)
Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Defence
Production & Aviation (1993-Feb, 1997)
President Pakistan Muslim League, Punjab (1997-99)
Elected Member of the National Assembly (October, 2002)
Leader of the PML (QA) parliamentary party in the National
Assembly (December, 2002)
President, Pakistan Muslim League (QA) (January, 2003)
Elected President of Pakistan Muslim League, (May 12th,
2004)
Elected Prime Minister of Pakistan in (June- August 2004)
Resigned in August 2004 as PM to devote full attention
to Party as President.
Diplomatic
Honorary Consul General,
Republic of South Korea since 1982.
Awarded highest diplomatic award "Order of the Diplomatic
Service Merit - "UEUNG-IN-METAL" for distinguished
services in promoting mutual relations between the two countries.
Business
Curriculum
The family owns industrial units in Textile,
Sugar, Flour Milling & Agricultural Farms.
