In his new post, he will be responsible for policy on broadcasting, sport, media, tourism, telecoms and the arts. PHOTO: ONLINE
Javid, considered a rising star in the Conservative Party, has served as financial secretary to the Treasury since last year.
BBC News noted that he is the first Asian male conservative cabinet minister.
In his new post, Javid will be responsible for policy on broadcasting, sport, media, tourism, telecoms and the arts.
His appointment has been praised by Conservative MPs - George Freeman describing him as "a new model Conservative for our times whose done great work at Treasury".
Cameron also said on Twitter that lawmaker Nicky Morgan will step up to the financial secretary post at the Treasury -- key to the government's relationship with the financial services industry -- from her current role as economic secretary.
Biography
Javid’s father, Abdul, a bus driver, came to the UK from Pakistan in 1961, reportedly with just £1 in his pocket. He settled in Rochdale, where Sajid Javid was born in 1969, according to BBC News.
After graduating from university, Javid worked for Chase Manhattan Bank and Deutsche Bank before starting his career in politics. He was elected as a member of parliament in 2010.
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This man is nothing to be proud of, he is a sell out, a coconut. He openly renounces his faith. He says he is married to a Christian & only Christianity is practised in his household by himself, his wife & two children. This is nothing to be proud of. He shouldn't be held up as an example to Pakistani's.
@Ratio is the key: I am a native Pakistani who is largely areligious but I still appreciate my heritage. I can't understand why so many Indian posters here don't understand that there are plenty of Pakistanis who are atheists and agnostics too but they are still proud of their culture and heritage.
@The Khan-Waterloo,Ontario: Tell that to Indians who get excited over Indians getting top positions in Microsoft etc when in reality they have nothing to do with them either
Yes, we Indians are proud of people of Indian origin regardless of the nationality they hold. The Indian world-view is universal considering that Indians migrated sometimes centuries ago to the Carribean, Africa, South East Asia, etc. where they are a significant majority in certain pockets. Therefore we are as proud of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) as we are of Kalpana Chawla or Sunita Williams from NASA. We are also proud of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, who is a Tamilian from South Africa and who has been a vocal voice against drone strikes in Pakistan. We are also proud of our people of Indian origin who did their education in India and now lead large organizations such as Pepsi and Microsoft.
One of the reasons why Indian citizens take foreign citizenship is that foreign residency requirements for permanent residents, as opposed to citizens, is onerous and Indian law is stringent and forbids Indian citizens from holding any other passport. However India grants almost permanent right of abode in India to foreign citizens of Indian origin. Many foreign citizens of Indian origin have PIO or OCI cards which grant them "almost" dual-citizenship of India and we consider them friends of India.
@Mohammed: So? Does that mean we shouldn't get excited when a Pakistani Hindu or Pakistani Christian achieves something? They are as Pakistani as you!
@Ali:
Your attitude says it all. Envy and hatred.
First generation Pakistani immigrants did not end up on British shores for a jolly - they went out of desperation! They worked back breaking jobs, working double shifts of 18 hours cleaning toilets whilst sending most of their hard earned money back to their "home". The same home which you seem to insinuate they have no right to call home. They earned their keep at home and abroad, living in squalid conditions and yet they still did all they could for Pakistan. Three generations on, and it's these same people who still maintain a strong link (financially and emotionally) not because they have to but because they want to! Learn from your Indian neighbours on how to appreciate those who have left their country without being outcasted by their own.
@Hamza
Sajid Javid is an atheist. How can you regard him as someone who appreciates his Pakistani heritage? He would be killed as an apostate in Pakistan....
Javid on faith: "My own family's heritage is Muslim. Myself and my four brothers were brought up to believe in God, but I do not practise any religion. My wife is a practising Christian and the only religion practised in my house is Christianity. I think we should recognise that Christianity is the religion of our country."
Javid on multiculturalism: "I welcome the Prime Minister's speech on this complex and important topic. I am proud of my Pakistani and Muslim heritage but, as I have myself said repeatedly, people who settle here should respect the British way of life, culture and traditions, and be required to learn our language. For too long we have championed an ideology of multiculturalism which has created divides rather than broken them down." Wikipedia
We must keep in mind that even though he was a son of a bus driver, he was still successful, whereas in our society, in Pakistan, this would've been impossible and he would've been laughed at and mocked at for being the son of a bus driver. He wouldn't have gotten a proper job, let alone become part of the Parliament. Another thing, we must keep in mind that he is NOT a Pakistani anymore. He is pure Britsh and a British National, therefore being proud of him as Pakistani's doesn't make sense, but if you are proud of him being a successful human, then your 'proudness' is justified.
Full marks go to the British system that acknowledges and rewards merit.........something for us to learn from.
@Monty: For your information, most accomplished Pakistanis you see nowadays are from humble origins. Yes there are more challenges to upwards mobility in Pakistan but I can think of countless Pakistanis personally who have achieved recognition and success despite growing up in poverty. I teach at a world class university but my family are typical Pakistani villagers who were all illiterate. People who apply themselves in Pakistan can achieve their dreams and compete anywhere in the world but some folks find it easier to complain and blame the system. How do you account for the masses of uneducated and unemployed Asians in the UK who despite every opportunity, live on the dole? They can blame the system in the UK which they find discriminatory but the truth is they should only blame themselves.
Well done Britain.Now where is the prejudice and hate the west has against us the Muslims? Merit and merit only. We can never compete with them in neutrality and non prejudice.
@Ali:
Like wise am NOT proud of you and what are you proud of a country that's never going to succeed, corrupt politicians, terrorist and the feudal landlords that control Pakistan and I nearly forgot uneducated trash like YOU, that's the problem with Pakistan and the common people..
Inspirational story.
This is no news and nothing to be proud of. It is actually a mirror of shame especially for the eliteGroup in Pakistan. Who fell shame to dine with there drivers.
Could such a thing ever happen in saudi?! NO
Dont get the point of highlighting "bus driver's" son. People ear A LOT more respect and wealth even by being bus drivers in Europe/America than in Pakistan. Wrong emphasis, I must say!
@Ali: Ali I feel proud of anyone from poor beginnings who has succeeded regardless of their cultural heritage but even more if its a Pakistani! . Its human nature...not sure what happened to yours :)
Well done Sajid! In the UK people from all backgrounds can reach their desired position with hardwork/grit - this is one reason we need to focus on education rather than mullahism as in Pakistan.
@Ali Very good. Please show one example in your feudal set up, full of cronyism, where son a bus driver is appointed minister by ruling party.
@A. Khan: Lol, sure they will. This vile man is one of the biggest pro-zionist faces from an Asian background in Britain. Of course, Britain government would choose this man to promote. Imagine a white guy singing praises of Saudi Arabia and PMLN, Nawaz Sharif would appoint him as his personal advisor.
There are many people with a similar lineage who have risen to higher positions in Pakistan. The difference between Pakistani and British education is that it costs more to get British education. British education is going downhill. Hard work anywhere helps you achieve greatness. It may take longer in Pakistan but the people who have not given up eventually achieve their goals.
@Ali: Tell that to Indians who get excited over Indians getting top positions in Microsoft etc when in reality they have nothing to do with them either
@Ali: Expatriate Pakistanis will celebrate when someone in the community has done well for himself or herself. Especially when the expatriate Pakistanis still celebrate their Pakistani heritage like Sajid Javid. Perhaps you need to ask the new culture secretary why he is proud of Britain but also proud of his Pakistani heritage. There are countless thousands of Pakistanis who are unemployed or on social assistance in the UK- when some people are quick to link them to Pakistan why should it bother you if people link the fewer number of accomplished people?
hair today . . . gone tomorrow!
"This is the difference between Pakistani Education Vs British Education…. This gentleman is one of us but Education and hardworking made him what he is today."
No Sir. This is not about education - this is about mindset. Our background culture is "class" based, hence society will not allow you to become what you did in UK. A lower class citizen, son of a bus driver can make a lot of money in Pakistan but stigma will remain with him.
His father had just one £1 (8 rupees at that time) when he went to the UK in 1961. That is not believable. Even the poorest person travelled outside the country with more than 200 rupees which was monthly wage at that time. .
@Ali: Agreed. Why do we celebrate at who is appointed a minister or secretary in UK? This gentleman is a British citizen. And a British citizen is a British citizen is a British citizen, period. One would wish the gentleman the best of luck for his career but his appointment is no reason for me to celebrate. More importantly, it shows how great the system is in the Western civilization. In Pakistan, we can only expect a child of a bus conductor to become a millionaire through corruption. Shame on us and our ruling elite.
How many MNAs in pak could make it to minister if they were bus drivers kids
It's a seal credit to the British system and culture of inclusiveness
Who gives a damn what religion he is, we'll done for working hard and making it to minister
You have to applaud the maturity & political culture in the UK. A person with a similar family lineage would never have the opportunity to rise to a similar position in Pakistan.
This is the difference between Pakistani Education Vs British Education.... This gentleman is one of us but Education and hardworking made him what he is today.
Good Job Man..
Before people get excited, he isn`t a muslim anymore.
I am not proud of him. He is a British citizen and I as a Pakistani have nothing to do with it. I am sick of Pakistanis who are proud of such people.