Nasreen Riaz () is a Pakistani politician who has been a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab since 2024. Nasreen Riaz
Nasreen Riaz is a Pakistani politician who is serving as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab and the District President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) Women Wing in Rahim Yar Khan. She is known for her long-standing loyalty to PML-N, grassroots mobilization, and public service activities in southern Punjab. Over the years, she has held several senior positions within the party's women wing at the district level.
Early life and family Nasreen Riaz was born into a politically active and socially influential family in District Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. She is the daughter of Chaudhry Riaz Ahmed Gujjar, an influential and respected leader of the Gujjar (Chohan) clan. During the late 1980s, he served as the General Secretary of PML-N, District Rahim Yar Khan, and was widely known for his political influence, integrity, and loyalty to the party. He had close ties with senior leaders such as Ch. Jaffar Iqbal Gujjar, and was regarded as a mou-bola bhai of Begum Ishrat Ashraf.
She has four brothers:
Ch. Farooq Riaz Gujjar – A senior journalist who served multiple terms as Senior Vice President and General Secretary of the Rahim Yar Khan Press Club.
Haroon Riaz Gujjar – A banking professional serving as Branch Manager at ZTBL in Iqbalabad.
Ishrat Riaz Gujjar – A known social personality in the district.
Mamoon Riaz Gujjar – Known for his community engagement and representation of the family.
Nasreen Riaz is the mother of two sons.
Political career
Nasreen Riaz has been active in politics with the Pakistan Muslim League (N) for several decades. She has held various leadership roles within the party, particularly in the Women Wing:
General Secretary, PML-N Women Wing, District Rahim Yar Khan
President, PML-N Women Wing, District Rahim Yar Khan (multiple terms)
District President, PML-N Women Wing (current)
She is widely respected for her strong connection with voters, problem-solving approach, and dedicated service to the constituency. Throughout her career, she remained loyal to PML-N and rejected multiple offers from PTI to join their ranks.
She is considered a close ally of Begum Ishrat Ashraf (MPA) and Ch. Jaffar Iqbal Gujjar, maintaining strong ties with the party’s senior leadership.
Member of the Provincial Assembly
Nasreen Riaz was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on a reserved seat for women, representing the Pakistan Muslim League (N). Her nomination was seen as recognition for her decades-long services, loyalty, and organizational strength within the Rahim Yar Khan region.
Other Roles
Aside from her political responsibilities, Nasreen Riaz has served on various academic, developmental, and administrative bodies, including:
Syndicate Member: Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore
Syndicate Member: Sadiq University for Women, Bahawalpur
Member: Women Development Committees
Member: Management and Professional Development Department (MPDD)
Member: Disaster Management Committees
See Also
Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Provincial Assembly of the Punjab
Women in Pakistan
References
1. Punjab Assembly Members Directory.
2. Pakistan Muslim League (N) Women Wing records.
3. District Rahim Yar Khan political history archives.
Categories
Category:Living people
Category:Women members of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab
Category:Pakistan Muslim League (N) politicians
Category:People from Rahim Yar Khan District
Category:Punjabi politicians
Category:Pakistani women in politics
Political career In the 2024 Pakistani general election, she secured a seat in the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab through a reserved quota for women as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N).
On 13 May 2024, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) suspended her membership as a member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab. This action followed a Supreme Court of Pakistan decision to suspend the verdict of the Peshawar High Court, which had denied the allocation of a reserved seat to the PTI-Sunni Ittehad Council bloc.
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