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.
Akram Zaki | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 27 October 1931 Gujranwala, Punjab, British Raj (present Pakistan) |
| Died | 30 November 2017 (aged 86) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League |
| Alma mater | Forman Christian College University of the Punjab The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, United States |
| Occupation | Diplomat, Politician, Human rights Activist, Writer |
| Profession | Career diplomat |
Career
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[2] during a long career with the Foreign Service that spanned throughout the reigns of Z. A. Bhutto and General 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.[2][3]
Death
Akram Zaki died on 30 November 2017 at Islamabad, Pakistan.[2]
References
- ^ "Anti-war moot condemns US belligerence". Daily Times (newspaper). 19 March 2003. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Akram Zaki profile". Institute of Policy Studies website. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Profile of Akram Zaki". Pakistan International Human Rights Organization (PIRHO) website. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2022.