Akram Zaki

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.[2]

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 MinisterNawaz Sharif
Preceded bySahabzada Yaqub Khan
Succeeded bySiddiq Khan Kanju
Personal details
Born(1931-10-27)October 27, 1931
Gujranwala, Punjab, British Raj (present Pakistan)
DiedNovember 30, 2017(2017-11-30) (aged 86)
Islamabad, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Political partyPakistan Muslim League
Alma materForman Christian College, University of the Punjab and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University MASS USA
OccupationDiplomat, Politician, Human rights Activist, Writer
ProfessionCareer diplomat

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 [3] during a long career with the Foreign Service that spanned throughout the reigns of Z.A. Bhutto and Gen. Zia-ul-Haq. He was an active contributor to a number of research and social organization 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.[3]

References
  1. "Anti-war moot condemns US belligerence". Daily Times. 19 March 2003. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  2. "Periscope on Pakistan". The Indian Express. 1 September 1999. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  3. "Akram Zaki (Late)". ips.org.pk. 2009-12-11.
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