Ch. Munawar Anjum
A life dedicated to democracy, from a young student activist at 16 to one of the most senior and trusted members of the Pakistan Peoples Party.
52+ Years of Service
Personal Information
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Early Life & Political Awakening
Chaudhry Munawar Anjum was born on April 29, 1958, in Lahore, Pakistan, into a family with deep roots in the city. From his earliest years, he witnessed the political turbulence that would shape Pakistan's destiny.
By the age of 16, in 1974, young Munawar Anjum had already developed a clear understanding of his political convictions. He found his political home in the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — a party founded on the principles of democracy, social justice, and empowerment of the common people.
The PPP's founding slogan "Roti, Kapra aur Makaan" (Bread, Cloth, and Shelter) resonated deeply with his vision for Pakistan.
The Zia Years: Trial by Fire (1977-1988)
When General Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law in 1977, Munawar Anjum was among those who refused to be silenced. As a young activist, he became an integral part of the resistance movement, was imprisoned multiple times in Lahore Qila (Lahore Fort), and worked underground to keep the spirit of democracy alive during the darkest years of military dictatorship.
His courage during this period established him as a committed worker who would never abandon the cause of democracy, regardless of personal cost.
The Benazir Era: A Close Aide (1996-2007)
In November 1996, Munawar Anjum's dedication was recognized when Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto personally appointed him as her Media Spokesperson. This began an 11-year association that would define his political career.
"He served as Media Spokesman to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto from November 1996 until her martyrdom on December 27, 2007 — the longest such tenure in PPP history."
Current Positions
Deputy Central Information Secretary
Pakistan Peoples Party
Media Spokesman to Co-Chairman
PPP - President Asif Ali Zardari
President, Election Monitoring Cell
PPP Punjab
Member, Federal Council
Pakistan Peoples Party
Member/Coordinator, Lahore Coordination Committee
Pakistan Peoples Party
Member/Coordinator, Foreign Liaison Committee
PPP Lahore
Political Columnist
Various Publications
Political Career Timeline
Media Spokesman
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
11 Years
Coordinator, Speech Writing Committee
Office of the Chairperson PPP
Deputy Information Secretary
ARD (Alliance for Restoration of Democracy) Lahore
7 Years
Secretary Information (Provincial Status)
PPP Lahore
9 Years - Longest Tenure Ever
Incharge, Central Secretariat
PPP Lahore
3 Years
Incharge, Punjab Secretariat
PPP
Member, Central Finance Committee
Central Secretariat PPP Lahore
Member, Central Information Bureau
Pakistan Peoples Party
Acting Senior Vice President, Zone-III
PPP Lahore
Student Activist & Political Worker
PPP - MRD Movement
Imprisoned in Lahore Qila
Business Career
Alongside his political work, Ch. Munawar Anjum has been a successful businessman in the telecommunications sector:
Phono Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd.
21 years
National Telecom System Pvt. Ltd.
15 years
Max Tracking Pvt. Ltd.
1 year
Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries
1 year