Agha Shahi
Agha Shahi | |
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| آغا شا ﮨی | |
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto | |
| Vice President | Nurul Amin |
| Vice PM | Nurul Amin |
| Preceded by | Syed Amjad Ali |
| Succeeded by | Iqbal Akhuond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Agha Shahi 25 August 1920 British Indian (1920–1947) Pakistan (1947–2006) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Relatives | Agha Hilaly (brother) Zafar Hilaly (nephew) |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Science |
| Occupation | Statesman |
| Profession | Physicist, mathematician, teacher |
| Cabinet | Zia military government Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Government |
| National Awards | Nishan-e-Imtiaz, 2nd Class (Order of Excellence) |
Agha Shahi (
However, he immediately served as the foreign policy adviser to upcoming
Diplomatic career
Agha Shahi was born in
Following his master's degrees, he joined the faculty of mathematics where he taught undergraduate calculus courses; his parents, however, did not favour their son pursuing a career in education. Encouraged by his parents, Shahi soon left his position and sat the examinations for the
In 1947, he opted for
Early career as an ambassador
He opted for the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1951 and played a prominent role in formulation of foreign policy right from the early years of Pakistan's creation. He was part of various delegations to the United Nations during the 1950s and 1960s and served with A.S. Bokhari (known as
Shahi served as Counselor in the Pakistan Embassy in Washington from 1955 to 1958. He was Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative to UN from 1958 to 1961 and later served as Permanent Representative to United Nations from 1967 to 1972. During his term as permanent representative to United Nations, he played an important role in enabling China to become a member of the United Nations. He became Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1964 and served in that position till 1967.
Foreign Minister of Pakistan
In 1972, he was appointed Pakistan's Ambassador to China. In 1973, Shahi became
Post-resignation activities
Shahi led various delegations of Pakistan to UN General Assembly, conferences of
He was the younger brother of Agha Hilaly who also joined ICS and later opted for Pakistan's foreign service, serving as Pakistan's Ambassador in important capitals such as London, Moscow and Washington (at a time when his younger brother Shahi was Pakistan's permanent representative to UN in New York). Agha Hilaly's son, Zafar Hilaly (who is also a former diplomat), is Agha Shahi's nephew.[3]
Death and legacy
On 6 September 2006, he died after suffering a heart attack, at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, aged 86.[1]
Pakistan's foreign minister in 2006,
See also
Further reading
- "Agha Shahid's India visit". Indian Express. 15 July 1980.
- Bhabani Sen Gupta (28 February 1981). "Pakistan has no security treaty with any major power: Agha Shahi". India Today.
- Qutubuddin (15 July 1982). "Pakistan: Agha Shahi's last stand". India Today.
References
- ^ a b c d e Agha Shahi passes away (obituary and profile) Dawn (newspaper), Published 7 September 2006, Retrieved 24 November 2018
- ^ a b The India Office and Burma Office List 1947. London: HM Stationery Office. 1947. p. 335.
- ^ Hall of fame: The ICS (Indian Civil Service) served Pakistan well Dawn (newspaper), Published 4 September 2011, Retrieved 24 November 2018
- ^ Ex-foreign minister Agha Shahi passes away The News International (newspaper), Published 7 September 2006, Retrieved 24 November 2018
External links
- Pakistan's ex-Foreign Minister Agha Shahi passes away from the Pakistan Times (newspaper) (archived)
- "Former Pakistan foreign minister passes away". Hindustan Times. 6 September 2006 – via PTI.
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