Muhammad Ghufran Khan

Haji Muhammad Ghufran Khan is a Pakistani politician from Sheikh Jana in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Senator Ghufran is the senior vice-chairman of the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) and has held several political positions, including serving as a member of the Senate of Pakistan from 2006 to 2012, and as a caretaker provincial minister in the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2023.

Early Political Career

Local Government

Ghufran Khan began his political career in local governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

Member of the District Council, Mardan and Swabi from 1979 to 1991.
Chairman of the District Council Swabi for six months in 1992.

Senate of Pakistan (2006–2012)

Ghufran Khan was elected as a Senator in March 2006, representing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Pakistan People's Party Sherpao (PPP‑S), and served until March 2012.

Ministry (2023) & Political Activity

After completing his Senate term, Ghufran Khan continued involvement in regional and provincial politics:

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP): Ghufran Khan holds a senior leadership role in the party, serving as senior vice-chairman and being recognized as one of its key leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Caretaker Provincial Minister (January 2023): Appointed to the caretaker provincial cabinet in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Notably, Ghufran Khan was the only minister who declined all salaries, allowances, staff, and official residences during his tenure.

Regional Influence

Ghufran Khan's political base is in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

References

1 2 "Senate Profile of Muhammad Ghufran Khan". Senate of Pakistan. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
↑ "Senior Leadership in Qaumi Watan Party". Jang. 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
↑ "Caretaker Minister Appointed in KP". Daily Pakistan. 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
↑ Soomro, Kumail (27 January 2023). "KP caretaker minister voluntary relinquishes perks". BOL News. Retrieved 7 November 2025.

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[:0-1] 1 2 "Senate Profile of Muhammad Ghufran Khan". Senate of Pakistan. Retrieved 4 November 2025.

[:2-2] "Senior Leadership in Qaumi Watan Party". Jang. 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2025.

[:3-3] "Caretaker Minister Appointed in KP". Daily Pakistan. 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2025.

[4] Soomro, Kumail (27 January 2023). "KP caretaker minister voluntary relinquishes perks". BOL News. Retrieved 7 November 2025.