User:Shabibhassan/Dr.GhanzanfarMehdi

Dr. Ghazanfar Mehdi (born 1st September 1944, Multan, Pakistan) has the founded 24 literary, social and religious organisations. He is a leading intellectual who has organised over 7,000 conferences over the past 40 years. Dr Ghanzanfar Mehdi is founder of the Saraiki Movement.

Dr Ghazanfar Mehdi is the Chairman of World Saraiki Congress, DIARA - The oldest literary association of the Federal Capital, Archaeological & Historical Association of Pakistan, Josh Malihabadi, ECO - Cultural Association. Dr. Mehdi is chairman of the Markazi Imam Hussain Council.

Professional life
He started his civil service career in 1964. Since then he has served as in numerous high level positions including Deputy Director General for Programmes at the Pakistan National Centre, Director General, Capital Development Authority (CDA), Director General, National Highways Authority (NHA), Di Media Advisor, Ministry of Communications and most recently Advisor, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

Education
Dr. Mehdi is the only Ph.D in Sufism in Pakistan.

Personal life
Born on September 1, 1944 in Multan, Pakistan. He is married to Neelofar Yasmeen and has three children and three grandchildren.