”Fuedal” is the word you hear when imagining power. Yes Fuedal means ”Jageerdaar” in Urdu. In Pakistan, people from feudal families are considered so influential. Many great politicians who played an important part in Pakistan’s creation also belong to influential feudal lord’s families. Former Prime Minster Liaquat Ali Khan heard of the wealthiest family in India. He sacrificed everything and moved to Pakistan to serve Pakistan which was a new state back in 1947. Feudal families are still so powerful and control the majority of the agricultural sector in Pakistan. Mustafa Khar is the biggest example, Mustafa Khar was a close friend of Z A Bhutto and he accompanied Bhutto in state matters. Hina Rabbani Khar took the legacy of ”Khars”, During Yousuf Raza Gellani’s tenure Hina served as Foreign minister. There are so many big names who have ruled politics for ages, including Tiwanas, Chatthas, Jatois, Bhuttos, Abbasis of Bahawalpur, Leghari Family, Khoro Family, Khans of Qallat, Nawab of KhanpurE.T.C.
People of these influential backgrounds are not only popular in politics but now they are exploring other professions as well. Most landlords are in have their own Sugar and floor mills including Tareen’s of Multan and Hussain’s of Gujrat have major stakes. Their children can be seen in the media as well. Like Shahzaib Khanzada journalist who comes from Raja Nahar Khan ruler of Mewat. Imaan Mazari human rights activist also comes from the famous Mazari family of Balochistan. Some prominent names are also working in fashion design, films, and dramas.
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi is a very good actor and has a charismatic personality. Today Pakistan dramas need such actors who can create an impact with their expressions and Yousuf is one of those. Yousuf Bashir Qureshi comes from a feudal family. Once he revealed in his interview that when expressed his desire to work as a fashion designer everyone said to him that you are the son of a ”Zameedar”, and how could become a designer, But he broke all the chains and pursued his career as a fashion designer. Now Yousuf has appeared in Numerous dramas as well his best show was Sinfe Ahan.
Hira Tareen
Actress Hira Tareen doesn’t need any introduction, she is a famous model, VJ, and actress. Hira is married to fellow actor Ali Safina. Hira belongs to Multan’s famous landlord family Tareen. Her father is a human rights activist and journalist. His father gave an analysis of political scenarios. Hira Tareen’s sister Zara Tareen is also quite a talented actress and fashion designer. As we know Tareen are the most powerful people from South Punjab. Jahangeer Tareen the man who leads politics from the front also related to Hira.
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak
32-year-old model-turn actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is related to the historical Pushtoon tribe of Khattak. Saheefa is award award-winning model and a few years ago she joined acting. Saheefa is emerging as an actress. Her interviews are mostly about how to tackle depression and awareness. Saheefa is married and soon going to become a mother.
Sarwat Gilani
Sarwat Gilani appears in many mega-hit serials including Saiqa, Meri Zaat Zara Benishan, Malal, and others. Sarwat revealed in her interview that from her father’s side, she is related to the Gilani family and Ghulam Muinudding Khanji was her maternal grandfather, he was Nawab of Manawadar and belongs to Pushtoon Ancestry. Sarwat also claims that she is related to Indian actress Parween Babi as both have connections from the Babi tribe too.
Marina Khan
The queen of 80, is famous for her role in Unkahi, Tanhaiya, and Dhoop Kinare. Marina Khan is now a popular actress, Director, and drama reviewer as well. These days Marina is doing a show where she reviews dramas. Marina is the daughter of an Air Force officer. Her mother was from England. Not many people know Mariha comes from the District Nawab Tank family.