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Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada
Nishan-e-Imtiaz |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 31 August 1966 – 1 May 1968 |
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| President | Ayub Khan |
| Preceded by | Zulfikar Ali Bhutto |
| Succeeded by | Mian Arshad Hussain |
| Attorney General of Pakistan | |
| In office 1968–1971 |
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| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | Yahya Bakhtiar |
| Attorney General of Pakistan | |
| In office 1977–1984 |
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| Preceded by | Yahya Bakhtiar |
| Succeeded by | Aziz Munshi |
| Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation | |
| In office 1985–1988 |
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| Preceded by | Habib Chatty |
| Succeeded by | Hamid Algabid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1923 Burhanpur, British Raj (now India) |
| Died | 2 June 2017 (aged 93) Karachi, Pakistan (now Pakistan) |
| Political party | All-India Muslim League (Before 1947) Muslim League (1947–1958) |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai Inns of Court School of Law |
Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada ( شریف الدین پیرزادہ سيد ) was a very important Pakistani lawyer and government official. He was born on June 12, 1923, and passed away on June 2, 2017, at the age of 93.
He was known for his work as a lawyer in Pakistan and around the world. He also held several high-ranking positions in the Pakistani government and international organizations. One of his special honors was the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, which is a top civilian award in Pakistan given for great service.
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Early Life and Education
Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada was born in Burhanpur, which was part of British India at the time. He studied law at the University of Mumbai and later at the Inns of Court School of Law. This education helped him become a skilled lawyer.
Key Roles in Government
Pirzada held several important jobs in the government of Pakistan. He was known for being very good at his work.
Attorney General of Pakistan
Pirzada served as the Attorney General of Pakistan twice. This role is like being the chief lawyer for the government. He gave legal advice to the government and represented them in important court cases.
- His first time as Attorney General was from 1965 to 1966.
- He served again from 1968 to 1971.
He was the youngest person ever to get this job. He also held the position for a long time.
Foreign Minister of Pakistan
From 1966 to 1968, Pirzada was the Foreign Minister of Pakistan. In this role, he helped manage Pakistan's relationships with other countries. He worked to build friendships and solve problems between Pakistan and nations around the world.
International Work
Besides his work in Pakistan, Pirzada also played a role on the world stage.
United Nations Sub-Commission
From 1972 to 1979, he was a member of the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities. This group worked to make sure people were treated fairly and that minority groups were protected. He even served as the Chairman of this sub-commission from 1977 to 1978.
Secretary General of OIC
From 1985 to 1988, Pirzada was the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The OIC is a group of countries that work together on issues important to the Muslim world. In this role, he helped lead the organization's efforts.
Legacy
Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada was a respected figure in Pakistan's legal and political history. He was known for his dedication to law and public service. He passed away in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2017.
