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Qazi Muhammad Isa
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| قاضی محمد عیسیٰ | |
Qazi Muhammad Isa in the 20th century
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| Born | 17 July 1914 |
| Died | 19 June 1976 (aged 61) |
| Known for | Being one of the Founding father of the Pakistan Lifelong member of Muslim League |
| Children | Qazi Faez Isa (son) Qazi Azmat Isa (son) Qazi Anwar Kamal Isa (son) |
Qazi Muhammad Isa (Urdu: قاضی محمد عیسیٰ; 17 July 1914 – 19 June 1976) was an important Pakistani politician. He was one of the main people who helped create Pakistan. He strongly supported the idea of Pakistan, which was called the Pakistan Movement. He also represented the region of Balochistan at a very important meeting in Lahore. This meeting led to the official approval of the Lahore Resolution, a key step towards Pakistan's creation. Qazi Muhammad Isa was a leader for the All-India Muslim League in both Balochistan and NWFP.
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Early Life and Education
Qazi Muhammad Isa was born on July 17, 1914, in Pishin District, Balochistan. He went to school in Quetta for his early education. In 1933, he traveled to England to study more. He earned his law degree from Middle Temple in London. After finishing his studies, he returned to British India. He started working as a lawyer in Bombay in 1938. It was there that he first met Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who would become the founder of Pakistan.
Joining the Muslim League
Qazi Muhammad Isa helped start the first Muslim political party in Balochistan before 1947. This party was the All-India Muslim League. He belonged to the Sheikh Ali tribe, which is a Sunni Hazara tribe. His family had moved from Kandahar, Afghanistan, to Pishin in Balochistan.
After becoming a lawyer in 1939, he met Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He was very impressed by Jinnah's ideas. When he returned to Balochistan, he started the All-India Muslim League in his home province.
Role in the Pakistan Movement
Qazi Muhammad Isa played a big part in the Pakistan Movement. He was one of the people Muhammad Ali Jinnah trusted the most. He was the youngest member of the Working Committee of the All-India Muslim League. As the head of the Balochistan Provincial Muslim League, he quickly set up the party across the province. He was very important in getting people to 'Vote for Pakistan'. He also helped with the special vote in the North-West Frontier Province. Between 1940 and 1947, Qazi Isa traveled a lot. He covered more than 300,000 miles to campaign for the Pakistan Movement.
Lahore Resolution and Family
In 1940, he represented Balochistan at the Lahore Resolution meeting. This resolution is also known as the Pakistan Resolution. His nephew, Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, later became a Pakistani ambassador to India. He also represented Pakistan at the United Nations. Qazi Isa's son, Qazi Faez Isa, became the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court in 2009. He later became a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2014.
Later Career and Public Service
After Pakistan was created, Qazi Muhammad Isa continued to serve his country. From 1951 to 1953, he was the Ambassador of Pakistan to Brazil. He was also part of Pakistan's groups that went to the United Nations in 1950, 1954, and 1974. He was chosen to be a member of the Committee on Minorities in the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. This committee helped make rules for different groups of people in the new country.
Honors and Legacy
Qazi Muhammad Isa passed away on June 19, 1976. He worked hard for the Muslim League for 37 years. To honor him, Pakistan Postal Services issued a special postage stamp in 1990. This stamp was part of their 'Pioneers of Freedom' series. Many notable people in Pakistan are his descendants. His son, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, is a judge in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. His nephew, Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, has held many important diplomatic jobs for Pakistan.
See also
- All-India Muslim League
- Balochistan
- Lahore Resolution
- Qazi Faez Isa (Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan and a son of Qazi Mohammad Isa)
- Ashraf Jehangir Qazi (a nephew of Qazi Mohammad Isa)
- History of Quetta
