About S.M. Zafar
Lived 1930 – 2023 (aged 92). S.M. Zafar was a Pakistani and Indian politician, lawyer and human rights defender.
Syed Muhammad Zafar (; 6 December 1930 – 19 October 2023) was a Pakistani human rights activist, lawyer (Senior Advocate Supreme Court), and politician who was a member of the Senate of Pakistan. For some time, he was affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PMLQ).
Early life Syed Muhammad Zafar was born on 6 December 1930 in Rangoon, Burma, where his father worked in the construction business.
Career Zafar began his career as a lawyer in the 1950s.
Official posts Federal Minister for Law and Justice (Pakistan) (1965–69) Chairman, Cultural Association of Pakistan
Death S. M. Zafar died on 19 October 2023, at the age of 92 in Lahore after a prolonged illness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was S.M. Zafar?
Pakistani politician
When was S.M. Zafar born?
S.M. Zafar was born on 6 December 1930 in Yangon, British rule in Myanmar.
When did S.M. Zafar die?
S.M. Zafar died on 19 October 2023 in Lahore, Pakistan.
What was S.M. Zafar's occupation?
S.M. Zafar was a politician, lawyer and human rights defender.
What nationality was S.M. Zafar?
S.M. Zafar was Pakistani and Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Syed Muhammad Zafar
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