Nilofar Bakhtiar is a public official in Pakistan. She was Federal Minister for Tourism in Shaukat Aziz cabinate.
Her biography on the Government of Pakistan website states: Born in Banu [NWFP] Nilofar Bakhtiar is 45 years old. The family has a background of Social Worker and Military Service for over 4 generations.
Begum Ali Malik, mother of Nilofer Bakhtiar, was a renowned social worker and was also the founder and chairperson of The National Committee for the Repatriation of POWs after the 71 war. At that time Begum Ali Malik went all over the world and met with Heads of State, and politicians including the Pope in Italy. Nilofar got passionately involved in social work right from childhood.
Education
High School: Presentation Convent Rawalpindi
College: Bachelor of Arts Punjab University
Masters in Public Administration, Carnegie Mellon University.
Social Activism
The government website states that her \"main thrust of work has been on the uplift of women, health and educational projects\".
Politics
Joined Pakistan Muslim League in 1990. Elected as a member of the Municipal Corporation for headed PML election campaigns in 1990, 1993, and 1997.
President of the Women's Wing of the Pakistan Muslim League in Rawalpindi. Appointed a member of the Central Working Committee in 1996. Imprisoned during Tehrik-e-Nijat after anti-government protests.
She serves on the board of numerous educational and civic bodies.
Family
Married, has two sons and one daughter.
