Mushtaq Ali Cheema

Mushtaq Ali Cheema is a Pakistani politician and industrialist who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to 2007. He was appointed Federal Minister for Textile Industry in September 2004 and held the position until November 2007 during the government of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.

He is associated with the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and represented Faisalabad in the National Assembly. Cheema is primarily known for his role in textile-sector policy during a period when the industry accounted for the majority of Pakistan's export earnings.

 Early life and education 
Mushtaq Ali Cheema was born in Faisalabad, Punjab, a major industrial and textile center of Pakistan. He obtained a master's degree in commerce and was involved in textile manufacturing and exports prior to entering national politics. He has also been associated with trade and exporters' organizations connected to Pakistan's textile sector.

 Political career 

 Member of the National Assembly (2002–2007) 
In the 2002 Pakistani general election, Cheema was elected to the National Assembly from constituency NA-83 (Faisalabad-IX) as a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q), securing 38,278 votes.

He served a full term in the 12th National Assembly (2002–2007).

 Federal Minister for Textile Industry (2004–2007) 
Cheema was appointed federal Minister for Textile Industry in September 2004. His appointment was reported by Pakistan's business press as part of a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening industrial and export-oriented sectors.

As minister, he was responsible for policy coordination with textile manufacturers and exporters, addressing energy and financing constraints, and promoting value-added textile exports.

 Policies and statements 

During his tenure, Cheema emphasized the strategic importance of the textile sector to Pakistan's economy, describing it as a key contributor to employment and foreign exchange earnings. In 2007, he stated that the government was pursuing measures to stabilize and modernize the industry amid international competition.

 Electoral record 

 Election year  Constituency  Party  Result 2002  NA-83 (Faisalabad-IX)  Pakistan Muslim League (Q)  Elected 2008  NA-83 (Faisalabad-IX)  Pakistan Muslim League (Q)  Defeated

In the 2008 Pakistani general election, Cheema contested the same constituency but lost amid declining electoral support for the Pakistan Muslim League (Q).

 Later activities 

Following the end of his ministerial tenure and electoral defeat in 2008, Cheema did not return to national elective office. He has since remained active in business and local political circles. Subsequent electoral delimitation redesignated his former constituency as NA-103.

 Textile sector 

During Cheema's tenure as minister, Pakistan's textile industry accounted for approximately 60 percent of national exports, underscoring its central role in the economy. Later reports indicate that textiles continued to contribute over 60 percent of Pakistan's total exports.

 See also 

 National Assembly of Pakistan
 Textile industry
 Pakistan Muslim League (Q)

 References 

Category:Living people
Category:Pakistan Muslim League (Q) politicians
Category:Pakistani industrialists
Category:Members of the National Assembly of Pakistan from Faisalabad
Category:Federal ministers of Pakistan
Category:Ministers for textile industry of Pakistan
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)