Rehman Malik

Who is Rehman Malik?

Abdul Rehman Malik NI, is a Pakistani statesman and retired bureaucrat, having served as the Interior minister from being appointed on 25 March 2008 until 16 March 16, 2013.

Prior to his entry in national politics, Malik had pursued a successful career in the FIA as special agent, and eventually becoming Director FIA in 1993 until 1996. During his stint as Director FIA, he coordinated successful counter-terrorist operations in the country as well as abroad, including the arrest and extradition of Yousaf Ramzi to the United States in 1995. After being removed from the Directorship of FIA, Malik moved to United Kingdom and began the political activity through the PPP platform.

From 2004 until 2007, he served as the chief of security of Benazir Bhutto and became senior official of the central committee of PPP. After successfully contesting in general elections held in 2008, Malik was appointed adviser and eventually appointed as Interior minister by Prime Minister Yousaf Gillani. In 2013, he lost his ministerial appointment after a Supreme Court's hearing against the dual nationality case. The case's decision also influenced his decision of resigning from the Pakistan Senate, also the same year.