M. Rahim Khan

Early life and education Khan was born to Qasim Khan who was a farmer and Qasir Bibi in Rawalakot that later became a part of British India. He was the fourth of 10 children in the family. Survived by two siblings, he was married to Kamala Isaac in 1945 who died in 2007. He moved to Rawalpindi where he spent his life. When he learned about the substandard situation, he went to Dacca, for which he was reportedly criticised by his senior officer, Khadim Hussain Raja.

Diplomatic career After retiring from the military service and before serving in the civil services, he was appointed as ambassador of Pakistan to Mozambique and then ambassador to Malaysia. During his diplomatic career, he served as chairperson of Pakistan International Airlines and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.

Later work When he retired in 1994, he, along with others established a network of educational institutions for the children. The network was co-supported by the UK NGOs or other schools associated with the network. Later, he and his brother established Kashmir Education Foundation (KEF) for the rural areas children and girls in particular. KEF was later shifted to his house in Rawalpindi. Two KEF institutions were registered under the Global Schools Partnership, operating under the British Council programme.

Awards and decorations

Gold Wound StripeHilal-e-Jurat (Crescent of Courage)

1971 WarSitara-e-Pakistan (Star of Pakistan)

(SPk)Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal)

1. 1965 War Clasp

2. 1971 War ClaspSitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star 1965)Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War (War Star 1971)Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War (War Medal 1965)Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War (War Medal 1971)Pakistan Tamgha (Pakistan Medal)

1947Tamgha-e-Jamhuria (Republic Commemoration Medal)

19561939-1945 StarBurma StarWar Medal 1939-1945India Service Medal 1939–1945Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal

(1953)

Foreign Decorations