Personal Profile About Junaid Akbar
Junaid Akbar Khan is a Pakistani politician. He has been associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for the past 20 years. He serves as the president of PTI's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter and a member of the National Assembly. He contested the 2013 general elections on a PTI ticket from NA-35 Malakand, winning the seat. The Junaid Akbar biography shows that he again won in 2024 from NA-9 Malakand.
Junaid was elected unopposed as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in January 2025. However, PTI founding chairman Imran Khan later directed Akbar to resign from the position and focus on provincial matters. Akbar confirmed he handed over his resignation to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, saying he readily accepted the decision.
Junaid Akbar Arrested
Junaid Akbar arrested by the Gilgit-Baltistan Police in Hunza while campaigning for the upcoming elections. He was detained along with MNAs Saleemur Rehman and Syed Mehboob Shah. According to PTI leaders, they were briefly detained before being expelled. However, the GB government said that no arrests were made and they had only been expelled for violating the election code of conduct.
Junaid Akbar Contact Number
The personal Junaid Akbar contact number is not publicly available. His official communications can be reached through the PTI KP chapter's official channels or his verified social media accounts.
Junaid Akbar Age
Junaid Akbar age is 49 Years old. He was born on 23rd March 1977, in the Malakand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He completed his early education up to matriculation in his ancestral village. He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan in the 2013 Pakistani general election at age 36.
Junaid Akbar Village Name
Junaid Akbar village name is Thana. It is present in the Malakand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He completed his early schooling there before moving to Peshawar for higher education.
Junaid Akbar Father
Junaid Akbar father name is Sultan Rome. He comes from a highly respected family in Mohallah Amjad Shaheed Colony of the Thana town of the Malakand district. They have lived for generations. Junaid’s family background is known for being distinctly middle-class.
Junaid Akbar Education
Junaid Akbar education was completed up to matriculation in his ancestral village of Thana. He later obtained an MBA from Peshawar University. His academic background in business administration laid the foundation for his career in public service and party activism.