Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri is a versatile and enlightened politician affiliated with the Balochistan Awami Party/BAP who was sworn in as Senator of the House of Federation in March 2021. Since arriving in Senate she has been leading her visionary efforts to combat violence against women and human rights violations; work on judicial and police reforms; streamline institutional governance, and oversee other substantial matters of national importance through her vibrant role as a legislator and serving as a member of the Senate Standing Committees on Interior, Law and Justice, Delegated Legislation, Foreign Affairs, and others.

Besides, being a member of parliament, Senator Samina comes from a background steeped in the legal profession.  She, as a lawyer, was enrolled in Sindh High Court Karachi on 17^th Jan. 2012; Sindh Bar Council Karachi on 05^th May 2007, and Karachi Bar Association on 05^th May 2007. Areas of her legislative interests include corporate, financial and banking reforms, legal aid mechanisms, human rights, and civil and criminal matters.

Senator Samina has proved herself as a philanthropist also who remains ready to serve vulnerable communities in their hour of need. Most recently, in acknowledgment of her meritorious and generous flood relief efforts, she was nominated as the Focal Person by the Balochistan government during Floods 2022 in Balochistan. Working up to the best of one’s capabilities through utmost devotion is her benchmark.