Early Life and Education
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was born in Bhabra Bazar, Rawalpindi. His father was from Rawalpindi while his mother was from Amritsar.
Rashid got his initial education from Christian High School, Rawalpindi. He studied at Government Polytechnic Institute, Rawalpindi and later at Gordon College. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Lahore. Throughout his education, Rashid was very active in student politics. On November 7, 1968 he organized movement against Ayub regime in which one student Hameed sacrificing his life became Shaheed. Rashid was among three students who were barred from getting admission in any educational institution.
Later he got admission in Gordon College, Rawalpindi and took active part in student politics. He emerged as a successful student leader and was elected in Student Union as Joint Secretary, Secretary, Vice President and President during four years respectively. He graduated from Gordon College and passed his M.A examination from Shahpur Jail. He completed his L.L.B from Lahore. He became Managing Director of Gulmerg Company, which was doing business in silk and silk yarn.
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