Belonging to the Arain tribe of Punjab region. The family has made great contributions to the region and owned the land near Baghbanpura on which the
Shalimar Gardens (Lahore) were built. The land was handed to the Mughal Emperor,
Shah Jahan and in return custodianship of the Shalimar Gardens, Lahore was granted to the family in 1641.[1]
Descendants of the Baghbanpura's Mian family now live in new localities of
Lahore but still own lands in the area and the historic family graveyard in
Baghbanpura since early 16th century.
Justice
Mian Shah Din (1868–1918)[4] – first Muslim chief judge in British India, poet and writer.
Sir
Mian Mohammad Shafi (1869–1932) – Notable muslim activist, barrister, Chief Judge, founded Punjab Muslim League, Proposed All India Muslim League, Member Viceroy's Executive Council.
Mumtaz Shahnawaz (1912-1948) - Political activist and author, who died in a plane crash at the age of 35 en-route to represent Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, the first woman in Asia to preside over a legislative session.
Irfan Qadir (1955-present) - A Pakistani lawyer and jurist who became the 29th attorney general of Pakistan. He also held the office of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for accountability, interior and law with the rank and status of a federal minister. He is presently serving as Legal consultant to the President of Pakistan.