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He is maternally a grandson of the renowned poet and literary scholar Allama Iqbal and nephew of Javed Iqbal.
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Yousuf Salahuddin
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Salahuddin is a distant relative of the Taseer family, from which the ex-Governor of Punjab Salman Taseer hailed. He is also related to third Governor General of Pakistan Malik Ghulam Muhammad who from the finance ministry became the Governor General of Pakistan. He is known for having started peculiar politics in Pakistan by discharging the elected assemblies of Pakistan.
This action is now seen as the beginning of “viceregal” politics in Pakistan, in which the military and civil bureaucracy, not elected officials, govern the country and maintain substantial influence over society and the provinces.
A resident of a traditional 17th century Mughal-style haveli, known as Barood Khana in the Walled City of Lahore, Salahuddin has hosted lavish parties, dinners and get-togethers at his residence and elsewhere. High-profile personalities from throughout the country are invited as guests.
He is a popular figure in the city"s arts and culture circles who is credited for reviving Basant festivals and organising various musical, artistic and poetic gatherings. The popular classicial music show Virsa Heritage Revived broadcast on PTV is personally hosted by Salahuddin and has invited performances from a number of artists.
