Gholam Mujtaba

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Golam Mujtaba ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|غلام مجتبی}}}}) (born 16 December 1955) is a Pakistani-American politician. He served as the provincial advisor in Sindh from 1992 to 1994.{{Cite web| title=Government of Sindh|url=http://sindh.gov.pk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531075317/http://www.sindh.gov.pk/ |archive-date=31 May 2013 }} He was the leader of the coalition party to the Sindh Government from 1992 to 1994.Archives: Pakistani newspapers news reports [http://dawn.com the Daily Dawn], [http://jang.com.pk the Daily Jang], [http://thenews.com.pk the News:1992-94] Previously, he had been a student activist; he was elected General Secretary of the Karachi University Students Union in 1976, and served as a member of the University Senate and Syndicate in 1976-78.

He is currently chair of the Pakistan Policy Institute in the United States.

Early life and family

Mujtaba was born in Karachi, Pakistan. His father, Gholam Mustafa, originally from Patna, Bihar, was the first Indian Muslim to top the University of Calcutta in 1937. He was also the General Secretary of the Muslim Students Federation's Calcutta chapter during the Pakistan independence movement. Family archives and historical documentation (Calcutta University alumni records, 1937)2. Family archives and historical documentation (Calcutta University alumni records, 1937)

He received early education at Airport Model School, Rajshahi Cadet College, Modern Standard High School (Lahore), and Jamia Millia College (Karachi). He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Karachi in 1978, where he also served as General Secretary of the Karachi University Students Union (1976–78) and as a member of both the University Senate and Syndicate 3. Karachi University Student Union records, 1976–78. Karachi University Student Union records, 1976–783. Karachi University Student Union records, 1976–78

Mujtaba earned an M.Sc. in Pharmacology from King’s College London in 1987. Personal academic record, King’s College London (1987) 4. Personal academic record, King’s College London (1987), a Doctor of Medicine from the American International School of Medicine in 2004, American International School of Medicine (M.D. conferral, 2004)5. American International School of Medicine (M.D. conferral, 2004) and a Doctor of Education from Argosy University in 2016.Argosy University Doctoral Dissertation Archive (2016) 6. Argosy University Doctoral Dissertation Archive (2016)

= Academic and Professional Career =

He began his academic career as a lecturer in pharmacology at the University of Karachi and served as President of the Pharmacy Teachers Association of Pakistan (1987–88)7. Pharmacy Teachers Association of Pakistan, Annual Report 1988. Pharmacy Teachers Association of Pakistan, Annual Report 1988. He has authored peer-reviewed studies, including a well-cited article on the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on mesenteric arterial beds. Mujtaba G, Botting JH. Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology, 1987; 4(2):39–478. Mujtaba G, Botting JH. Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology, 1987; 4(2):39–47t

Mujtaba later held leadership roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including President of Mujtaba Clinics (NY & NJ), CEO of Omega Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Belize), CEO of Mujtaba Group of Pharmacies (UAE), and Associate Dean at American International University (South America). Mujtaba Clinics and American International University faculty directory 9. Mujtaba Clinics and American International University faculty directory (archived)

= Political Career =

Mujtaba served as Chief Organizer of the National People’s Party overseas (1988–92). He led a coalition in the Sindh Assembly and was appointed advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh in 1992. Government of Sindh archives, Cabinet Appointment Notification 199210. Government of Sindh archives, Cabinet Appointment Notification 1992

In 1993, he contested a seat in the National Assembly but was unsuccessful in his election bid. Later, he became Central Vice President of the All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML) and an associate of President Pervez Musharraf 11. APML Central Committee Roster, 2009.APML Central Committee Roster, 2009. He resigned due to policy differences related to Karachi politics 12. Pakistan Today. "Commando Ditched by His Own", 2012. Pakistan Today. "Commando Ditched by His Own", 2012

He has been actively involved in U.S. Republican politics for over 30 years, serving in roles such as a member of the President’s Victory Team and a delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention. Republican National Committee, Membership 2024 13. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman’s Advisory Board, Membership 2024

= Pakistan Policy Institute =

Mujtaba is the Chairman of the Pakistan Policy Institute, a U.S.-based think tank focused on U.S.-Pakistan relations, security, and interfaith advocacy.14. Pakistan Policy Institute Official Website

= Publications =

He is the author of:

• Waqia-e-Meraj – an exploration of the Prophet’s journey from a scientific lens. Mujtaba, G. Waqia-e-Meraj, 201715. Mujtaba, G. Waqia-e-Meraj, 2017

• Haj & Umra (2018) – a practical guide for pilgrims. Mujtaba, G. Haj & Umra, 201816. Mujtaba, G. Haj & Umra, 2018

• The Political Ecology of Pakistan (2018) – a political treatise Mujtaba, G. The Political Ecology of Pakistan, Friesen Press, 201817. Mujtaba, G. The Political Ecology of Pakistan, Friesen Press, Canada, 2018

= Honors and Beliefs =

Mujtaba is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (UK)18. Royal Society of Public Health (UK) Fellowship Registry, InterAmerican College of Physicians & Surgeons (USA), and Royal Society for the Promotion of Health (UK).Royal Society of Public Health Fellowship Registrycontent

He is known for advocating interfaith harmony, transparency in foreign aid, and opposition to dynastic politics in Pakistan.Al Jazeera English opinion columns by Gholam Mujtaba (2019–2024)Pakistan 19. Al Jazeera English opinion columns by Gholam Mujtaba (2019–2024) Policy Institute White Paper on U.S. Civil Aid Audit, 2022content

= Personal Life =

He was married to Dr. Kulsum Mujtaba, Pharm.D., an interfaith advocate and niece of Liaquat Ali Khan. She passed away in 2016.Family obituary, Karachi & NY, 201621. Family obituary, Karachi & NY, 2016

His father passed away during Hajj in 1984 and is buried in Jannatul Mu'alla. His children are professionals in healthcare and real estate in the United States.Mujtaba family public LinkedIn profiles and U.S. licensing records (2020–2025)22. Mujtaba family public LinkedIn profiles and U.S. state licensing boards (2020–2025)

== References == {{reflist}}

1. Pakistan Policy Institute, Facebook

2. Family archives and historical documentation (Calcutta University alumni records, 1937)

3. Karachi University Student Union records, 1976–78

4. Personal academic record, King’s College London (1987)

5. American International School of Medicine (M.D. conferral, 2004)

6. Argosy University Doctoral Dissertation Archive (2016)

7. Pharmacy Teachers Association of Pakistan, Annual Report 1988

8. Mujtaba G, Botting JH. Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology, 1987; 4(2):39–47

9. Mujtaba Clinics and American International University faculty directory (archived)

10. Government of Sindh archives, Cabinet Appointment Notification 1992

11. APML Central Committee Roster, 2009