Anwar Aziz Chaudhry, father of Danial Aziz, will contest elections from NA-77 after his son was disqualified by Supreme Court for five years in a contempt of court case. Mr. Chaudhry, now 87 years old, is nicknamed as father of politics in Shakargarh.

He has served as Federal Minister of Railway & Law and Defense.

Earlier today, the Supreme court of Pakistan disqualified Danial Aziz for five years in the contempt of court case. Danial Aziz said he would pursue further legal remedies after reading the full judgment.

“My father will contest election on my behalf”, he said after requesting the people of his contingency not to get dishearted.

Anwaz Aziz Chaudhry is a seasoned politician. He has also represented Pakistan in the 1948 Olympics as a swimmer.