Mahtab Akbar Rashdi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh | |
| In office June 2013 – 28 May 2018 | |
| Constituency | Reserved seat for women |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mahtab Channa 3 March 1947 Naudero, British India |
| Nationality | Pakistani (1947–present) |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League (F) |
| Spouse |
Akbar Rashdi (m. 1981) |
| Children | 2[2] |
| Education | University of Massachusetts |
| Occupation |
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| Awards | Pride of Performance (2004) |
Mahtab Akbar Rashdi (Urdu: ماہتاب اکبر راشدی، née Channa) is a well-known television host and anchor, actress, government official, politician, campaigner for human rights and has been a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, from June 2013 to May 2018.
Early life and education
She was born on 3 March 1947 in Naudero.[3] She earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Government Girls College Hyderabad. She received the Bachelor of Education and the degree of Master of Arts in Political Science, both from the University of Sindh. She also did Master of Arts in Political Science from University of Massachusetts on the Fulbright Scholarship.[3][1]
Career
Mahtab started working at Radio Pakistan as a child actress and then she worked in PTV dramas. Later she started hosting children shows and then she co-hosted Roshan Tara and Feroza with her friend Khushbakht Shujaat.[4]
In 1981, she married Akbar Rashdi, a Bureaucrat. Later, she herself joined bureaucracy and started heading several departments including education, information and culture.[1]
In 2004, President of Pakistan awarded her the Pride of Performance for her contributions towards the television industry.[2]
Political career
She was elected to the Provincial Assembly of Sindh as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (F) on a reserved seat for women in 2013 Pakistani general election.[5][6]
In media
In a podcast show with Global Indian Network, Mahtab talks about her deep friendship with the late Benazir Bhutto which profoundly impacted her life, showcasing Bhutto’s dedication to social change. As the podcast draws to a close, Mahtab reflects on the slow yet evolving progress for women and her contributions as a Sindhi within her political party. She also addresses the current state of affairs between India and Pakistan.[7]
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Pride of Performance | Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | Arts | [8] |
References
- 1 2 3 Newspaper, the (31 May 2013). "'New' faces in Sindh PA".
- 1 2 InpaperMagazine, From (23 December 2012). "Interview: Rejuvenating the youth".
- 1 2 "Welcome to the Website of Provincial Assembly of Sindh". www.pas.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ↑ "Oldies and goldies enjoy evening with Mahtab Rashdi". Dawn News. 16 September 2023.
- ↑ "PML-N secures maximum number of reserved seats in NA". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ↑ "2013 Sindh Assembly women notification" (PDF). Election Commission of Pakistan. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 January 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ↑ "Empowering Women in Pakistan: A Conversation with Mahtab Akbar Rashdi - Global Indian Network". 22 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ↑ Awards for civilians announced for 2004, Dawn (newspaper), Published 14 August 2003, Retrieved 26 September 2017