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Rahat Rao Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Wife: Asima Rahat Rao
Height: 5′ 6″
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada

Rahat Rao

Bio/Wiki
Full NameRahat Ali Wajid Rao
Profession(s)• Businessman
• Journalist
• Politician
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
AwardRecognition Award at the Youm e Azadi e Pakistan (August 2021)
Rahat Rao while holding the Recognition Award (2021)
Personal Life
Date of Birth15 October
Zodiac signLibra
NationalityCanadian
HometownVancouver, Canada
College/UniversityAshton College, Vancouver (2007)
Educational QualificationA degree in Immigration Law
ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Rahat Rao while having a non-vegetarian dish
ControversyIllegal Activities and Allegations: Rahat Rao has been involved in illegal activities, including drug trafficking and immigration, since a long time. He is also linked to anti-India groups and suspected in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. [1]News 18
Social MediaFacebook
YouTube
Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date4 September 2011
Family
Wife/SpouseAsima Rahat Rao
ChildrenSon- Muhammad Saad Ali Rao (eldest)
Rahat Rao while celebrating the birthday of Saad Ali Rao (sitting, right)
Daughter- None
ParentsFather- Rao Shaukat Ali Khan (died on 11 June 2018)
Rahat Rao's father
Rahat Rao's mother
SiblingsBrother- Shaukat Mehmood Basra (elder)
Shaukat Mehmood Basra
GrandparentsGrandfather- Rao Ilyas
Other RelativesUncle- Rao Ajmal Khan (senior leader of National Democratic Movement, Pakistan) (deceased)
Rahat Rao (centre) with his uncle Rao Ajmal Khan (right)
Brother-in-law- Munir Riasat
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Cadillac XT5
Rahat Rao with his car
• Tesla Model Y (bought in 2021)
Rahat Rao's Facebook post about buying Tesla Model Y
Bike CollectionHonda CBR500R
Rahat Rao while riding his bike

Rahat Rao

Some Lesser Known Facts About Rahat Rao

  • Rahat Rao hails from Pakistan.
  • He grew up in Vancouver, Canada.

    Rahat Rao in his youth

    Rahat Rao in his youth

  • He owns the SNS Currency Exchange, located near Surrey Central Station in Canada, which opened in September 2001.

    Rahat Rao while posing outside his SNS Currency Exchange located near Surrey Central Station in Canada

    Rahat Rao while posing outside his SNS Currency Exchange located near Surrey Central Station in Canada

  • In May 2021, he started working as a salesman at the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia in Canada.

    Rahat Rao's licence to operate as a salesman at the Vehicles Sales Authority of British Columbia

    Rahat Rao’s licence to operate as a salesman at the Vehicles Sales Authority of British Columbia

  • Rao owns Canadian Fried Chicken (CFC), which was launched in 2021. In the same year, he served as the president of SNS Motors Ltd.

    Rahat Rao during the launch of Canadian Fried Chicken (CFC)

    Rahat Rao during the launch of Canadian Fried Chicken (CFC)

  • In 2022, he launched ‘Shaukat Studio’ in Canada.

  • Rahat has also worked as a journalist and served as the CEO of a news channel named National HD.

    Rahat Rao's ID as the CEO of National HD

    Rahat Rao’s ID as the CEO of National HD

  • He loves travelling and often shares his travelling experiences on social media.

    A picture of Rahat Rao from his trip to Istanbul

    A picture of Rahat Rao from his trip to Istanbul

  • Rahat shares his opinions on current issues and politics as the president of Canadian Muslim Advocacy International (CMAI). He also runs a YouTube channel where he posts related videos.

    Rahat Rao's YouTube video about the recession in Canada

    Rahat Rao’s YouTube video about the recession in Canada

  • Rahat often collaborates with non-profit organisations to support and uplift the community, especially the Muslim community. He actively participates in events such as ‘Ask a Muslim,’ which offers free Islamic books, food, and more.

  • Rahat is an avid supporter of politician Justin Trudeau, to whom he presented ‘A Great Leader of 21st Century for Century World’ Award on behalf of the Canadian Muslim Advocacy International (CMAI) in 2022.

    Rahat Rao while presenting an award to Justin Trudeau in 2022

    Rahat Rao while presenting an award to Justin Trudeau in 2022

  • He served as a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf from 12 August 2022 to 12 August 2023.

  • Rao and his associate Tariq Kiyani (Kiani) have been identified as ISI agents. Rao is also linked with anti-India groups in Canada, particularly pro-Khalistan elements.

    Tariq Kiani aka Tariq Kiyani

    Tariq Kiani aka Tariq Kiyani

  • Rahat Rao, Tariq, and a pro-Khalistan lawyer named Gurpatwant Singh Pannun were once active in promoting anti-India movements in Canada, especially among pro-Khalistan supporters. They were also engaged in drug trafficking and illegal immigration to fund their operations.

    Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

    Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

  • Rahat is suspected of being involved in the June 2023 killing of the Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. While Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau accused ‘Indian agents’ of the assassination, there were suspicions that ISI, including Rao and Kiyani, were responsible as Nijjar was their rival in the drug trade.

    Hardeep Singh Nijjar

    Hardeep Singh Nijjar

  • On 2 August 2024, Rao was set on fire in Surrey, Canada, at 1:10 pm PT near the 10200 block of City Parkway. The attacker, who was about 25 years old, poured a flammable liquid on him and then set him on fire.

    A picture of the suspect released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    A picture of the suspect released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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