Zamarud Khan
| Zamarud Khan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Patron-In-Chief, Pakistan Sweet Homes | |
| Ex-MD, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 January 1968 Rawalpindi |
| Political party |
Pakistan People's Party (2002–present) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Notable Award(s) | Hilal-e-Imtiaz (2012) [1] |
Zamarud Khan is an ex-MD, former chairman of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal and a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party. He is known for his involvement in a hostage crisis in Pakistan on the 15th of 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]
He is currently the chairman of Pakistan Sweet Homes project, a sister project of the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal system, where 3100 children receive standard education and around 200 girls are being nourished and educated.
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 September 1, 2013.
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