The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
Anwar Ahmed Khan (a.k.a. Rao Anwar Khan) is the former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Malir District, Pakistan. In his role as SSP Malir, Khan was responsible for numerous staged police encounters in which hundreds of individuals were extra-judicially killed by police, including the murder of Naqeebullah Mehsud in 2018. Khan is therefore responsible for serious violations of the right to life.
OFSI Group ID
14013
What alternative names has Anwar Ahmed Khan used?
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Anwar Ahmed Khan
Primary name
Rao Khan
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Where is Anwar Ahmed Khan located?
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Punjab
Pakistan
What are the personal details of Anwar Ahmed Khan?
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Male
Jan 01, 1959
Pakistan
Pakistan
Former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Malir District, Karachi
Data Source
The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.