Sarwar to be installed as Punjab governor Former Glasgow Govan MP Mohammad Sarwar is to be installed as governor of Punjab, the largest state in Pakistan, in a ceremony later. Mr Sarwar has given up British citizenship to take up the post. He was born in Punjab district but spent most of his life in Scotland. He became the UK's first Muslim MP when he won the Glasgow Govan seat in 1997. The 60-year-old stood down as an MP at the last general election but remained active in Pakistani politics. Earlier this year, Mr Sarwar helped Nawaz Sharif in his successful campaign to become prime minister. Punjab is home to half of Pakistan's 180 million people. Mr Sarwar has pledged to focus on education "to help lift people out of poverty and support them to fulfil their life chances." Opponents have criticised his appointment, describing him as an outsider.