Mir Gul Khan Nasir was a prominent progressive poet, politician, historian and journalist from Balochistan. He was born on 14 May 1914 in Noshki. Gul Khan Nasir was named after the political party of Khharan who was stationed at Noshki on his way to Khharan on the same day that Mir Gul Khan was born.
His father's name was Mir Habib Khan. Mir Gul Khan's mother was Mrs. Hooran. She was the sister of Mir Raheem Khan, the head of the Rakhshani Badini tribe. She was an educated woman who could read Persian and Quran (Arabic) at the time, which was considered a man's achievement, not to mention a woman's. She played a vital role in the formation of her sons.
Gul Khan was number 4 among the five brothers. He had three sisters. His older brother Mir Samand Khan (born in 1889) had served in the British Army and had become a commander in the Khan of the Kalat army. His second brother Mir Lawang Khan (born 1901) was a well-known national politician and was well-known as a self-taught local physician. He died on August 7, 1973 while fighting against the Pakistan Army during the 1973 Military Campaign held in Balochistan by the Government of Pakistan. Mir Lawang Khan holds an important place in the hearts and souls of the people of Baloch as one of the many martyrs of Balochistan. Mir Gul Khan's third brother Mir Lal Bux Mengal (born 1906) also served briefly in the Khan army of the Katata army during which time he held the leadership position in Makran. Number four was Gul Khan, himself. His minor concern Sultan Mohammad Khan (born 1918) served in the British Army before the Partition of India and the Pakistan Army after the Party. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the Pakistan Army and retired in 1966. Sultan Mohammad also held key positions in Balochistan after retirement, such as The Vice Chancellor of The Balochistan University, The Commander of Dehi Muhaafiz (now Balochistan Reserve Police) and as Project Director Kohlu.
early life
Gul Khan Nasir studied until he finished fifth grade at Noshki. After that he went to Mastung where his uncle worshiped. He did not spend much time there because soon, his uncle was sent to Quetta. Here, Gul Khan was admitted to Golden Sandeman High School where he studied until his tenth grade. After matriculating in Quetta, Mir Gul Khan went to Lahore where he graduated from Islamia College Lahore F.Sc. Medical. During her studies, Mir Gul Khan's eye became infected. Eventually the infection got so bad that he had to stop his studies and return to Balochistan.
While studying in Mastung, Mir Gul Khan was impressed by Abdul Aziz Kurd, Malik Faiz Muhammad Yousafzai, Mir Mohammad Aazam Khan Shahwani and others in charge of the secret political party, "Anjuman-i Ithihaad-i Balochaan". It was in Mastung that Mir Gul Khan became friends with Malik Abdul Rahim Khwajakhel who was one year older than Mir Gul Khan. Malik Abdul Rahim Khwajakhel and Mir Gul Khan remained close friends until the death of Malik Rahim.
Mir Gul Khan had been composing poetry since the age of eight but it was during his time in Lahore that he began writing Urdu poetry which was a revolution. Her poem became very popular and was published in newspapers under her Nasir pen which she chose as a tribute to Mir Nasir Khan The First (The Ninth Khan of Kalat, also known as Noori Nasir Khan). His Urdu poems, such as Nawab Youzaf Ali Khan Magsi and the poems of Mohammad Hussain Anqa, aimed to raise political awareness about the people of Baloch, especially the youth. During his time in Lahore Mir Gul Khan played a key role in the student organization "Baloch aur Balochistani Thalbaa kee Anjuman" (B.B.S.O) formed by Mureed Hussain Khan Magsi and other Baloch students on the advice of Mir Yousaf Ali Khan Magsi.
Lahore, at the time, was a hub of knowledge and political and social activities. The political, cultural, social and literary movements in Lahore had a positive impact on Mir Gul Khan Nasir. On his return to Quetta Balochistan was divided into several parts namely the Chief Commissioner's Province and The Balochistani princess states. The province of Balochistan was a direct British colony while the Balochist tribes were indirectly controlled by Britain by the Councilors (sardards) and rulers, who had purchased them. In this situation the Balochistan administration was not in a hurry to make the state prosperous and improve the lives of its citizens. Because of these circumstances Mir Gul Khan Nasir entered politics to join other leaders who were fighting to liberate the people of Balochistan from the power of the State.
Boxing
On his way to Lahore, Mir Gul Khan Nasir saw students participating in various sports so he immediately tried a college football team and was selected. But in time, he developed a passion for boxing and began to study the sport. It didn't take him long to become proficient in it. His height (above 6'00 ”) also gave him a chance in the game.
After his training, Mir Gul Khan began competing in boxing tournaments. At the All India Universities Boxing Championship he was the second runner-up. It was in this tournament that he broke his nose.
Death
Shortly after resigning from the PNP leadership, Mir Gul Khan's health deteriorated and he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Not having enough money, or receiving anything from his relatives, he was unable to get timely treatment. It was only after his condition worsened that he was unable to leave his bed where he was taken to Karachi, where doctors, after examining him, gave him only a few days to live. Mir Gul Khan Nasir died on December 5, 1983 at Mid East Hospital, Karachi.
He was taken back to his home village, Noshki, in a large procession. On December 7, 1983 he was laid to rest.
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