Shafi-ur-Rahman
Pakistani judge (1929–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shafi-ur-Rahman (16 February 1929 – 28 October 2021) was one of the longest serving judges of Supreme Court of Pakistan.[1] He was conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz[2] for his meritorious services in the field of Human Rights. He is known for writing the Shafi–ur–Rehman Commission Report which is a highly classified document that is still kept hidden from the public eye. It detailed the events leading to the rise to power and death of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the 6th President of Pakistan.[3]
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Shafi ur Rahman | |
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Senior Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan | |
In office 31 July 1981 – 15 February 1994 | |
Appointed by | Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq |
Justice of the Lahore High Court | |
In office 1969–1979 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1929-02-16)16 February 1929 Varanasi, United Provinces, British India |
Died | 28 October 2021(2021-10-28) (aged 92) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
Citizenship | Pakistani |
Alma mater | Political Science (M.A) (1950), L.L.B (1951) |
Occupation | Judge |
Awards | Nishan-e-Imtiaz |
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