Zamarud Khan | |
|---|---|
| Patron-In-Chief, Pakistan Sweet Homes | |
| Ex-MD, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1968 Rawalpindi |
| Political party | Pakistan People's Party (2002–present) |
| Notable Award(s) | Hilal-e-Imtiaz (2012) [1] |
Zamarud Khan is an ex-MD, former chairman of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, ex-MNA and the Patron in Chief of Pakistan Sweet Homes – an internationally renowned project for the welfare of orphans of Pakistan. He is known for his involvement in a hostage crisis in Pakistan on 15 August 2013, where he attempted to subdue the hostage-taker. Police used the unplanned distraction to fire at the gunman, which injured him and led to his arrest.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Khan, Bilal Nawaz (February 9, 2016) "Hilal-i-Imtiaz awarded to Zamarud Khan" Dawn News.
- ↑ Masood, Salman (August 16, 2013) "Pakistani Gunman Is Shot by Police, Ending Standoff in Islamabad" New York Times.
- ↑ Razi Ud Din Razi. "Zamarud Khan's Heroic Effort, Drop Scene Of Shooting Drama". Timeline Pakistan. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
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