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Biography

Political Career Highlights

National Assembly (MNA): Elected as Member of the National Assembly from NA-172 (Dera Ghazi Khan-II) on a PML-N ticket during the 2013–2018 term.
Federal Minister: Served as Federal Minister for Communications in the Shahid Khaqan Abbasi cabinet (August 2017 – May 2018).

Senate of Pakistan:
First term: March 2018 to March 2024 (elected as Independent on a Technocrat/Ulema seat from Punjab).
Current term: Elected in July 2025 on a general seat from Punjab as a PML-N candidate. He secured a strong majority (243 votes) in the by-election triggered by the vacancy after Prof. Sajid Mir’s death. His current tenure runs until March 2027.

He has strong roots in Dera Ghazi Khan politics and maintains close ties with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), though he contested some Senate seats as an independent earlier in his career.
Public Image and Influence

Hafiz Abdul Karim is known for blending political engagement with religious scholarship. He represents the Ahle Hadith school of thought and has influence in religious and political circles, particularly in southern Punjab. He frequently discusses issues related to Dera Ghazi Khan, constitutional matters, and national development.

He is respected for his dual background as a doctor and Islamic scholar, which gives him appeal among both educated and religious segments of society.