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Biography

Basic Profile

Born: January 1, 1963, in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab.
Education: MBA degree obtained in 1987 from the University of the Punjab.
Father: Abdul Qadir Khan.
He belongs to the Leghari tribe, which has a long history of political influence in the region (including former President Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari).

Political Career
Sardar Mehmood Qadir Khan Leghari has been active in local and provincial politics for many years, primarily associated with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Key positions and achievements:

Served as Tehsil Nazim (Mayor) of Dera Ghazi Khan.
Elected as Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from PP-246 (Dera Ghazi Khan-VII) during the 2013–2018 term. He served as Parliamentary Secretary for the Chief Minister's Inspection Team (CMIT).
Elected as MPA from PP-289 (Dera Ghazi Khan-IV) in the 2024 provincial elections (18th Punjab Assembly).
In late 2025, he was elected as Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from a Dera Ghazi Khan constituency (effective from 27 November 2025). PML-N fielded him as their candidate for the National Assembly seat.

He is often described as a self-made politician with strong roots in the Leghari tribe and local support in areas like Kot Chutta and Choti Zaireen.
Current Status (as of March 2026)

Sitting MNA (National Assembly).
Previously sitting MPA (he transitioned to the federal level after winning the NA seat).

Style and Public Image
Mehmood Qadir Khan Leghari presents himself as a public servant focused on local issues, peace and order, and community service in Dera Ghazi Khan. He maintains an active presence on social media (Facebook and Instagram) where he shares activities related to constituency work and tribal affairs.
He operates in the competitive and traditional political landscape of southern Punjab, where tribal loyalties, family networks, and party affiliations play a major role. The Leghari and Khosa families have historically been prominent (and sometimes rivals or allies) in Dera Ghazi Khan politics.