About Muhammad Yaqub Ali
Lived 1912 – 1994 (aged 82). Muhammad Yaqub Ali was a Pakistani and Indian judge.
Mohammed Yaqub Ali (Urdu, ) (March 1912 – 5 August 1994) was a Pakistani judge who was Chief Justice of Pakistan from 1975 to 1977.
Early life and education Muhammad Yaqub Ali was born at Jalandhar in March 1912, received early education at Jalandhar. He did his graduation from Islamia College (Lahore) and Law from University of Punjab in 1936. In 1977, he was appointed as the Chairman of Indus Water Commission. He was a great believer in democracy which is why he was forced to retire by the military dictator Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq on 22 July 1977.
After retirement Justice Yaqub Ali became a social worker in the field of education to make sure he continued to serve his country.
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Who was Muhammad Yaqub Ali?
Chief Justice of Pakistan (1912-1994)
When was Muhammad Yaqub Ali born?
Muhammad Yaqub Ali was born on 1 March 1912 in Jalandhar.
When did Muhammad Yaqub Ali die?
Muhammad Yaqub Ali died on 5 August 1994 in Lahore.
What was Muhammad Yaqub Ali's occupation?
Muhammad Yaqub Ali was a judge.
What nationality was Muhammad Yaqub Ali?
Muhammad Yaqub Ali was Pakistani and Indian.
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