KHALID JAVAID GHURKI
Pakistani Politician • Philanthropist • PPP Leader (1950–2011)
Member of the National Assembly (1993–1996), Nazim of Wagah Town (2005–2009), and trustee of the Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital. Remembered as a loyal PPP figure and philanthropist.
Pakistani politician, philanthropist, and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader remembered for his service to the people of Lahore and his role in establishing the Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital.
Khalid Javaid Ghurki (c. 1950 – 2011) was born in Ghurki village, located on the outskirts of Lahore near the Wagah border. The Ghurki family belongs to the Arain community, a respected and influential group in Lahore. The family lent its name to the village, with members adopting “Ghurki” as their surname.
His father, Haji Muhammad Asghar Ghurki, was a renowned gold trader and the founder of the Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital. Along with his brothers, he was one of Lahore’s most prominent businessmen. Politically active, he also served as a Member of the National Assembly in 1985 and 1988, laying the foundation of the family’s political legacy.
Khalid’s elder brother, Arshad Ghurki, later served in the same constituency as a Member of the National Assembly, further extending the family’s political presence in Lahore. The Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, founded in 1997 in memory of Haji Asghar Ghurki, remains a cornerstone of the family’s philanthropic efforts, providing affordable healthcare to underprivileged communities.
Khalid married Samina Qadeer, who later became known as Samina Khalid Ghurki. Together, they raised four children — two sons and two daughters — while remaining active in Lahore’s political and social circles.
A journey of resilience, loyalty, and leadership within the Pakistan Peoples Party, shaping Lahore’s political landscape .
Entry into Politics
Khalid Javaid Ghurki began his political journey when Benazir Bhutto returned from exile. In 1989, he was elected President of the PPP Lahore Chapter and became known as a loyal supporter of Benazir Bhutto and a close associate of Asif Ali Zardari.
Member of National Assembly
In the 1993 general elections, Ghurki was elected as MNA from NA-100 (Lahore-IX). He was the only PPP candidate to win a seat in Lahore, defeating his rival by just 71 votes. He served as Parliamentary Secretary for Railways and was remembered as a strong Punjabi orator.
Nazim of Wagah Town
In October 2005, Ghurki was elected Nazim (Mayor) of Wagah Town, Lahore, defeating a pro-government candidate. He became the only opposition Nazim in Lahore at the time, raising his voice for development despite limited support.
Later Role in PPP
Due to new laws requiring a university degree, Ghurki could not contest further elections. However, he remained a trusted advisor within the PPP and a close aide of Asif Ali Zardari, while his wife Samina Khalid Ghurki carried forward the family’s political legacy.
Beyond politics, Khalid Javaid Ghurki dedicated his life to serving humanity. Through the Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital and welfare projects, he created a lasting impact on healthcare and education in Pakistan.
Founded in 1997 by his family in memory of his father, the hospital provides affordable healthcare to thousands of underprivileged patients every year.
He was deeply involved in social service, ensuring medical access for rural communities near Wagah and Lahore.
The hospital grew into a teaching institution, helping train the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals.
Even after his passing, the Ghurki Trust continues to uphold his vision of compassion and service to humanity.
Khalid Javaid Ghurki suffered from kidney disease and passed away on 8 March 2011 due to renal failure at the age of 60. His funeral prayers were held in Lahore and he was buried in his ancestral village of Ghurki, Wagah. His death was widely mourned in Pakistan’s political circles.
President Asif Ali Zardari called him a “loyal colleague and friend,” and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani, along with PPP members, attended his funeral. Khalid Ghurki is remembered as a key figure in Lahore’s rural politics and the only opposition Nazim of Wagah Town during his tenure.
His philanthropic and political legacy continues through the Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital and the ongoing public service of his family, including his wife Samina Khalid Ghurki.
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