Hammad Azhar – Pakistani Politician

Last Updated: August 10, 2025

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Muhammad Hammad Azhar
• Date of Birth: August 10, 1981 (Age: 44)
• Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Religion: Islam
• Profession: Politician, Barrister
• Political Party: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
• Education: Aitchison College; Wellington College; SOAS (Development Economics); BPP Law School
• Twitter: @Hammad_Azhar

Biography

Hammad Azhar is a seasoned Pakistani politician affiliated with PTI. Son of former Punjab Governor and PTI MNA Mian Muhammad Azhar, Hammad blends legal expertise with technocratic governance.

Educated at leading institutions in Pakistan and the UK, he trained as a barrister at Lincoln’s Inn in 2005.

Political Career

• Member of National Assembly (NA‑126, Lahore‑IV): Aug 2018 – Jan 2023
• Minister of State for Revenue: Sept 11, 2018 – Jul 9, 2019
• Federal Ministerial Roles:
  • Revenue (Jul 8–9, 2019)
  • Economic Affairs (Jul 10, 2019 – Apr 5, 2020)
  • Industries & Production (Apr 6, 2020 – Apr 16, 2021)
  • Finance & Revenue (Mar 29 – Apr 16, 2021)
  • Energy (Apr 17, 2021 – Apr 10, 2022)
• President, PTI Punjab: Dec 16, 2023 – Apr 2, 2025

Personal & Current Events

On July 22, 2025, his father, **Mian Muhammad Azhar**, passed away at age 82 after a prolonged illness. Funeral prayers were held on July 23, with Hammad Azhar in attendance despite being wanted in connection with the May 9 riots.

His brief homecoming on July 23 for the funeral attracted media attention, with coverage showing emotional moments captured during the rites.

PTI continues to support him, citing his right to familial duties even amid legal summons .

Stay connected via Twitter: @Hammad_Azhar