Wajid Shamsul Hasan

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Hasan in 2010

Wajid Shamsul Hasan (died 28 September 2021)[1] was a Pakistani diplomat since June 2008. He served as the High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom.[2]

Family

Hasan belonged to Effendi family of Hyderabad also known as Akhund. He was married to Zarina Hasan.[2]

Cricket controversy

In response to the

2010 Pakistan cricket spot-fixing controversy, Hasan condemned the International Cricket Council for banning the three Pakistani players charged with spot-fixing.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Former Pakistan envoy to UK and PPP stalwart Wajid Shamsul Hasan passes away". Dawn. 28 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b Diplomatic List FCO 2009. Retrieved 6 August 2011
  3. ^ ICC's suspension of Pakistan players is 'wrong'