Muhammad Hanif Abbasi (Urdu: محمد حنیف عباسی) is a prominent Pakistani politician, businessman, and current Federal Minister for Railways. Born on January 4, 1966, in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Hanif Abbasi has had a dynamic political career marked by significant electoral successes, legal battles, and a strong affiliation with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). As a key figure in Rawalpindi politics, he has represented his constituency multiple times in the National Assembly and remains an influential voice in national affairs as of 2025. Early Life and Education Muhammad Hanif Abbasi was born into the Dhund Abbasi clan, a tribal group prominent in northern Punjab. His father, Muhammad Khalil Abbasi, raised him alongside five brothers and one sister. Abbasi completed his early education at Muslim League High School in Lahore, where he excelled in sports like football and cricket. He later graduated from Forman Christian College and the University of the Punjab. Before entering politi...
Full Name: Gobbilla Vidyadhari Cadre: Andhra Pradesh (IAS, 2021 batch) Current Post: Joint Collector & Additional District Magistrate, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh ( Chittoor District ) Personal Background & Early Life Date of Birth / Age: Born on 12 July 1994 (making her about 30–31 years old in 2025). Family & Native Place: From Andhra Pradesh. Her mother is named Sujatha Gobbilla. Information about her father or other family is less public. Education: Completed B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Andhra Pradesh. She is a first generation in her family to achieve such high civil service success (as inferred from public profiles). ( rguktrkv.ac.in ) UPSC / Civil Services & Early Career UPSC Examination: She appeared in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) in 2020 , belonging to the 2021 IAS batch. Rank / Achievement: In UPSC CSE 2020, she ...