He was elected as a member of the Punjab Assembly in 1970 and 1977, serving as the minister for communication and works in the provincial cabinet until the imposition of martial law in July 1977.
[3] The judge's findings revealed that the Piracha had helped approve the deal, which exclusively favored a company with which he had previously served as a director.
[3] Additionally, a member of the minister's family held a directorship at the same company at the time of the deal's approval.
[3] The judge presiding over the case issued a strongly worded opinion, alleging that the finance minister had engaged in improper dealings related to the authorization of the new stock exchange.
[3] Prior to the 2013 general elections, Piracha and his family joined the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) political party.