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RIAZFATYANA
327 G-III, Johar Town, Lahore.
Tel: 042-530 22 44, 0463-41 20 57, 051-920 74 77 Ext. 484
Fax: + 92 - 51 - 2275017
E-Mail: riazfatyana@hotmail.com

 
Education
 
  • M.Sc. Applied Psychology (University of the Punjab, Lahore).
  • L.L.B.
  • B.A.Hons (Political Science).
  • National Certificate of Counseling, Ayr College, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
Professional Achievements
 
  • Consultant Psychologist
  • Former President, Pakistan Psychological Association
  • International affiliate to American Psychological Association
  • Advocate, Lahore High Court, Lahore
  • Columnist, Daily Jang, Nawa-e-Waqat and The News. Wrote on various issues
General Statement
Reformist & Human Rights activist with a liberal, democratic, moderate and progressive approach to solve problems and addressing issues of social significance. Have strong organizational skill, creative mind and political will to serve the people and humanity.
Over the last two decades exhibited political acumen combined with a sense of responsibility and service to the community. Worked for the public good at large sacrificing personal interests and earning a political standing of national stature
 
Countries Visited
 
Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Fiji Islands, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, U.A.E, U.K, U.S.A.
 
International Conferences/Seminars
 
  • 104th Congress of American Psychological Association at Chicago, (August, 1997).
  • UNESCO Conference on Education held in Bangkok (Thailand), as head of Pakistan Delegation., (1995)
  • One week workshop on Human Rights in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland (Organised by British Council), (26-31Oct, 2003).
  • 6 week National Security workshop at National Defence College, Islamabad.
  • Member Pakistan delegation, 58th General Assembly Session, United Nations, (Nov/Dec, 2003).
  • International Conference on United Nations and the new Threats: Rethinking Security, Socio-economic Challenges, Terrorism, and Restructuring International Organisations. That conference was jointly Organised by UN Foundation and Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies’ held in New Delhi India, from July 1-3, 2004.
  • Attended a meeting of European Parliaments committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defense Policy in Brussels on invitation of European Commission, (28 July, 2004)
  • 3 Days International conference on UN convention against corruption April 20-22-2004 Islamabad. (Organized by NAB).
  • Conference on Combating Corruption in South Asia, from 25-27 November, 2004 Lahore-Pakistan. (Organized by NAB).
  • 5th General Assembly Conference on The Association of Asian Parliaments for Peace (AAPP), Vision for Asia Peace and Development through inter-Parliamentary Dialogue and Cooperation from Nov 29 to Dec 3, 2004, in Islamabad. Pakistan 
  • Seminar on WTO Geneva April 2005
  • Seminar on Human Rights Conference Geneva April 2005
  • Seminar on Child Domestic Labour, held at Lahore
  • Seminar on Child Domestic Labour, held at Karachi
  • UN Aid Conference, held at Islamabad
  • UN Aid Conference, held at Karachi on 1st February 2006
  • Consultation with Legislators on PEMRA Amendment Bill organized by PCHR & INTERNEWS-Pakistan in Marriott Hotel 2005
  • Discussion on Establishment of National Commission for Human Rights at PCHR Secretariat, Islamabad 2005
  • A Policy Discussion on Environmental Issues in Pakistan and Role of Parliamentarians, organized by PCHR in collaboration with IUCN-Pakistan, July 2005
  • Seminar to commemorate International Peace Day, organized by PCHR in collaboration with CPDI-Pakistan
  • Seminar on International Day in support of Torture Victims, organized by PCHR in collaboration with SACH & UNIC-Pakistan, Parliament Lodges, Islamabad 2005
  • Seminars on establishment of National Commission for Human Rights, organized by PCHR in Lahore and Islamabad, 2005
  • Policy Dialogue with Parliamentarians on the Status of Primary Education in Pakistan, organized by PCHR, Parliament Lodges, Islamabad 2005
  • Seminar on Violence against Women & Criminal Justice System, organized by PCHR in collaboration with Islamabad-police, Marriott Hotel Islamabad 2005
  • Seminar on HIV/AIDS held on 30-31 January 2006 in Karachi
  • National Education Conference held on 31st May 2006 at National Library Auditorium Islamabad
  • Workshop on provision of psychological support for children of earthquake affected areas organized by Save the Children UK at Best Western, Islamabad on 2nd June 2006
  • Meeting of Pakistan Psychological Association in the Conference Room of PCHR Islamabad on 14th June 2006
  • Meeting of parliamentary group on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on 22 June 2006
  • Policy dialogue on Education and Role of Parliamentarians in the National Assembly, Committee Room No. 2 Organised by the PCHR on 28th June 2006
  • Face to Face dialogue on charter of Democracy: What does it offer to people (Aurat Foundation) at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad on 28th June 2006
  • Workshop on PAC by the World Bank, at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad on 12th July 2006
  • 11th Annual meeting of the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions hosted by the Fiji Human Rights Commission from 31st July to 3rd August 2006
 
Educational Assignments
1988 to 1990
Member, Senate, University of the Punjab.
1990 to 1993
Member, Senate, Islamia University, Bahawalpur.
1990 to 1993
Member, Syndicate, Agriculture University, Faisalabad.
Former President, Students Union Government P.S.T College Kamalia
Former Hall Secretary and Chief Perfect, University of the Punjab
   
Non Government Organizations
 
  • President Patients Welfare Society, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, Kamalia
  • President T.B Associations, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, Kamalia
  • Senior Deputy Chief Commissioner, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association
  • Former President, Pakistan Society against Child Abuse & Neglect
   
Sports
 Dec 2005 to date:

President, Rugby Union of Pakistan

 

Member, Joging & Gymnasium Association

 
Clubs
 

Gymkhana Club, Lahore

 

Chinab Club, Faisalabad

 
Political Activities
(1983 till now)
Member Central Working Committee of Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Continuing since 1983.
1990 to 1993
Joint Secretary PML Punjab.
1993 to1998
General Secretary PML (J) Punjab.
1983 to1988
Central President, Muslim Students Federation.
 
Political Offices held
2002 to date
Member, National Assembly of Pakistan.
 
Both Husband and Wife (Ashifa Riaz Fatyana) won as Independent candidates from NA-94 and PP-88 Kamalia, District Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, with a large margin of votes (Representing 0.6 million people of the constituency).
2002 to date
Chairman, Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights, Pakistan.
 
PCHR (a 50-member entity of MNA’s and Senators representing all major political parties and all provinces.) Web site: www.pchr.org.pk
2002 to date
Chairman, National Task Force, for Psychological Services & Trauma Counseling for
Earth Quake Affectees (Prime Minister of Pakistan formed this NTF)
1990 to 1996
Member Provincial Assembly-Punjab.
1988 to 1993
Member Provincial Assembly-Punjab.
1990 to 1990
Member Provincial Assembly-Punjab.
Member Inter-Parliament Union
Member Parliamentarins for Global Action
 
Standing Committees for National Assembly
Chairman: Parliamentary Affairs
Member: Public Accounts Committee (Convener Committee No. 3)
Member: Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs
 
Ministerial Offices held
 1994 to 1996
Minister for Education-Punjab.
 1988 to 1990
Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab.
 1990to1993
Special Assistant to Chief Minister, Punjab Chairman House Committee, Provincial Assembly Punjab.
 1993 to 1994
Advisor to Chief Minister, Punjab.
Incharge of Ministry of Finance with the status of Minister and also carried the portfolios of: Information, Culture, Tourism and Youth Affairs.
 
Contact Address
Islamabad

House 25, Street 26, F-6/2, Islamabad-Pakistan
E-mail: riazfatyana@pchr.org.pk, riazfatyana@hotmail.com
URL: http://www.pchr.org.pk, www.riazfatyana.com.pk
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Pir Mahal:  (92-46) 3366999