Ms. Mehr Sultana (Advocate) is a dedicated social, political, and legal activist based in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. With a strong background in law and public service, she has actively championed causes related to justice, women's empowerment, and community development. As a prominent member of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Ms. Mehr has played dynamic roles in various political campaigns and intra-party elections, contributing to the party’s vision and grassroots mobilization. Her multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to democratic values, civic engagement, and social justice.
She has been elected on Reserved Seat a Second time as Member Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from the platform of PPPP.
Core Competencies & Achievements:
- Program Planning & Development, Human Resource Management, Budgeting and Financial Management, Humanitarian Assistance
- Ex-Member Provincial Assembly (MPA), KPK (April 2008 to February 2013)
- Initiated resolutions for women's rights in the provincial assembly and played an active role in legislation for human rights
- 17 years of experience in the political awareness and mobilization in constituencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
- Founder and Chairperson Alfalah Development Foundation (ADF) since 2008
- Planned & implemented 45 humanitarian projects on education, health, WASH, Livelihood (skills and enterprise development), emergency response
- Gender, women empowerment, water management, hygiene, peace and tolerance, protection, workshops organized by different organization
- Workshops on reforms in education, health, police, GBV, juvenile justice, etc.
Qualifications
- LLB, 2003, Frontier Law College, University of Peshawar
- MA Political Science, 2005, University of Peshawar
Political Career:
- Member Provincial Assembly (MPA), KPK (April 2008 to February 2013)
- Worked for women's rights, played an active role in legislation for human rights, and maintained links with constituents and local administration
- Secretary Information, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Women Wing - PPP (June 2014 to date)
- Responsible for information sharing, conveying meeting agendas, projecting party activities, and maintaining records of women wing events
- Roles & Elections as Focal Person: To Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development & Working Folks Grammar School (Worker Welfare Board) in KPK in 2023