Akram Zaki
Akram Zaki | |
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Pakistan Senator from Islamabad Capital Territory | |
In office 21 March 1997 – 20 March 2002 | |
Minister of Foreign Affairs acting | |
In office April 1991 – 10 September 1991 | |
Prime Minister | Nawaz Sharif |
Preceded by | Sahabzada Yaqub Khan |
Succeeded by | Siddiq Khan Kanju |
Personal details | |
Born | Gujranwala, Punjab, British Raj (present Pakistan) | October 27, 1931
Died | November 30, 2017 Islamabad, Pakistan | (aged 86)
Nationality | Pakistani |
Political party | Pakistan Muslim League |
Alma mater | Forman Christian College, University of the Punjab and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at |
Occupation | Diplomat, Politician, Human rights Activist, Writer |
Profession | Career diplomat |
Akram Zaki (27 October 1931 – 30 November 2017) was a Pakistani politician. He held the role of senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League[1] and chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.[2]
Zaki also served as Pakistani ambassador to China, Nigeria, the Philippines and the United States and remained as secretary general and minister of state for foreign affairs [3] during a long career with the Foreign Service that spanned throughout the reigns of Z.A. Bhutto and Gen. Zia-ul-Haq. He was an active contributor to a number of research and social organizations in Pakistan and represented Pakistan at several national and international conferences including United Nations General Assembly, UN Human Rights Commission, Organization of Islamic Conference, Asian Development Bank and more.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Anti-war moot condemns US belligerence". Daily Times. 19 March 2003. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ^ "Periscope on Pakistan". The Indian Express. 1 September 1999. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ^ "Akram Zaki (Late)". ips.org.pk. 2009-12-11.
External links[]
- 1931 births
- 2017 deaths
- Pakistan Muslim League (N) politicians
- Members of the Senate of Pakistan
- Ambassadors of Pakistan to China
- High Commissioners of Pakistan to Nigeria
- Ambassadors of Pakistan to the Philippines