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Prominent Leaders of Kashmiri Origin in Pakistan – Punjab

Salman Khalid "Pomi Butt"

President, PML‑N Gujranwala City

Salman Khalid, widely known as Pomi Butt, is a prominent political organizer in Gujranwala and has served as City President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N). He has played an active role in party mobilization, local political organization, and constituency engagement within Gujranwala.

Sources: Business Recorder | Pakistan Observer

Umar Farooq Dar

Member, Provincial Assembly of Punjab (PP‑64 Gujranwala‑VI)

Umar Farooq Dar was elected to the Punjab Assembly in the 2024 General Elections on the ticket of PML‑N. He represents PP‑64 Gujranwala‑VI and serves on various assembly committees while advocating for public welfare and local development initiatives in Gujranwala.

Sources: Wikipedia | Punjab Assembly

Khawaja Muhammad Islam

Senior PML‑N Leader, Faisalabad

Khawaja Muhammad Islam is a veteran politician and businessman from Faisalabad. A long-time leader of PML‑N, he has served multiple terms as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab and has played a significant role in party organization and electoral politics in Faisalabad.

Sources: Wikipedia | Interview

Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali

Senator of Pakistan | Former Federal Minister

Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali is a senior political leader from Faisalabad and a prominent member of PML‑N. He served multiple terms in the National Assembly, held the portfolios of Minister of State for Water and Power and Minister of State for Power, and was elected to the Senate of Pakistan in 2025. He is the son of veteran politician Chaudhry Sher Ali.

Sources: Wikipedia | National Assembly of Pakistan

Muhammad Taufeeq Butt

Former Member, Punjab Assembly

Muhammad Taufeeq Butt is a businessman and political leader from Gujranwala who served two terms as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab. Prior to his legislative career, he served as Councillor of Municipal Corporation Gujranwala and Member of the District Council Gujranwala, contributing to local governance and public-service initiatives.

Sources: Wikipedia | Punjab Assembly

Directory Listing

  • Salman Khalid "Pomi Butt" (Gujranwala)
  • Umar Farooq Dar (Gujranwala)
  • Muhammad Taufeeq Butt (Gujranwala)
  • Khawaja Muhammad Islam (Faisalabad)
  • Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali (Faisalabad)

Editorial Note

Inclusion in a "Kashmiri Origin" directory should be based on documented genealogical or historical sources confirming Kashmiri ancestry. The references above verify public offices, legislative service, and political careers, but do not independently establish Kashmiri ancestry for every individual listed.