Tiwana family of Shahpur

The Tiwana family of Shahpur is a prominent Punjabi Muslim feudal family of Parmar Rajput decent. It is among the largest landowning families in Punjab, and its members have held significant influence in Punjabi politics politics since the 17th century.

In 1862, the Shahpur District was administered by Malik Sahib Khan Tiwana and Council Member Mehar Khan Tiwana. Notable descendants of the family include:

  • Malik Umar Hayat Khan Tiwana, a former Major General in the British Indian Army;
  • Malik Khizar Hayat Tiwana the former Premier of united Punjab during British rule;
  • Major Ishaq Tiwana, a pre-Partition officer in the Royal Indian Army known for his horse-riding skills, integrity, and valour;
  • Mr. Razzaq Tiwana, the current Numberdar of Shahpur and a retired bureaucrat;
  • Chief Engineer Mumtaz Tiwana, a former Commander in the Merchant Navy;
  • Aasim Tiwana, a senior bureaucrat and current affairs anchor on national media;
  • Malik Khuda Buksh Tiwana, a former provincial minister;
  • Malik Ghulam Muhammad Tiwana and Malik Ehsan Ullah Tiwana, both former Members of the National Assembly (MNAs);
  • Ms. Sidra Tiwana, a federal bureaucrat of Pakistan.

Other notable members of the Tiwana clan from Shahpur include:

  • Khaliq Yar Tiwana, a deceased officer who served in both the Army and Police;
  • Asim Yar Tiwana, a fashion designer;
  • Shoukat Tiwana, a retired senior officer from the Prisons Department;
  • Shahzadi Umerzadi Tiwana, a former minister and the daughter of Sir Khizar Hayat Tiwana and granddaughter of General Omar Hayat Tiwana;
  • Major Islam Tiwana, a former officer in the Pakistan Army infantry.
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