Younus Changezi
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Lt.Col. Younus Changezi (born 4 November 1944) is a politician from Baluchistan
, Pakistan
and one of the best football players of the country. He belongs to the minority Hazara community.
, where he studied from 1966–1968 and completed his Intermediate. While in school, he was given the nickname of "Tarzan" and has been known by this name all along.
, he was chosen to be a part of the Pakistan national football team
.
In later years, he remained the coach of the national football team.
. Upon his victory, he decided to join the pro-Pervez Musharraf
Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
. As a member of the government, he was appointed the Provincial Minister for Environment, Forests, and Sports. He remained in this position until 2007.
Changezi lost his seat in the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan
during the 2008 elections due to the tide against the pro-Pervez Musharraf
political parties.
Balochistan (Pakistan)
Balochistan is one of the four provinces or federating units of Pakistan. With an area of 134,051 mi2 or , it is the largest province of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 population census, Balochistan had a population of...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and one of the best football players of the country. He belongs to the minority Hazara community.
Education
Younus Changezi acquired his high school education from Cadet College PetaroCadet College Petaro
Cadet College Petaro is an educational institution from grade 8 to grade 12, in the southern province of Sindh in Pakistan about 20 miles from Hyderabad...
, where he studied from 1966–1968 and completed his Intermediate. While in school, he was given the nickname of "Tarzan" and has been known by this name all along.
Sports
Changezi was one of the finest footballers in the country. While he was still at Cadet College PetaroCadet College Petaro
Cadet College Petaro is an educational institution from grade 8 to grade 12, in the southern province of Sindh in Pakistan about 20 miles from Hyderabad...
, he was chosen to be a part of the Pakistan national football team
Pakistan national football team
The Pakistan national football team is controlled by the Pakistan Football Federation and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation . The team has not yet qualified for either the FIFA World Cup or Asian Cup championships. Twice they have finished third in the South Asian Football Federation...
.
In later years, he remained the coach of the national football team.
Military career
After high school, Changezi joined the Pakistan Army from where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served the army for nearly 25 years.Political career
Changezi won the provincial elections in 2002 as an independent candidate, and became a Member of the Provincial Assembly of BalochistanProvincial Assembly of Balochistan
The Provincial Assembly of Balochistan is one of the four provincial assemblies of Pakistan, and the seat of the Government of Balochistan. The Balochistan assembly is the unicameral legislature of the province of Balochistan. It was established under Article 106 of the Constitution of the Pakistan...
. Upon his victory, he decided to join the pro-Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf , is a retired four-star general who served as the 13th Chief of Army Staff and tenth President of Pakistan as well as tenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Musharraf headed and led an administrative military government from October 1999 till August 2007. He ruled...
Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
The Pakistan Muslim League or officially Pakistan Muslim League is a centrist, modern political party in Pakistan. The present form of PML-Q was formed prior to 2002 general elections....
. As a member of the government, he was appointed the Provincial Minister for Environment, Forests, and Sports. He remained in this position until 2007.
Changezi lost his seat in the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan
Provincial Assembly of Balochistan
The Provincial Assembly of Balochistan is one of the four provincial assemblies of Pakistan, and the seat of the Government of Balochistan. The Balochistan assembly is the unicameral legislature of the province of Balochistan. It was established under Article 106 of the Constitution of the Pakistan...
during the 2008 elections due to the tide against the pro-Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf , is a retired four-star general who served as the 13th Chief of Army Staff and tenth President of Pakistan as well as tenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Musharraf headed and led an administrative military government from October 1999 till August 2007. He ruled...
political parties.