Agha Hilaly

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Agha Hilaly
Born 1911
Bangalore, Karnataka
Died 2001
Karachi, Pakistan
Spouse(s) Malik Taj Mirza
Children Naser Ali Hilaly
Zafar Ali Hilaly
Yawar Ali Hilaly

Agha Hilaly (1911-2001) was a Pakistani diplomat, born in Bangalore in 1911.

Hilaly joined the Indian Civil Service in 1936 at the age of 25, rose through its ranks quickly and was in a senior position at the time of Partition. During the early years of Pakistan, he played an important role in formulating the Pakistani foreign policy, representing Pakistan at the United Nations and served as its Ambassador to the United States.

He died in Karachi in 2001, at the age of 90.

He received numerous international awards, including:

See also

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Ghulam Ahmed
Pakistan Ambassador to the United States
October 1966 - October 1971
Succeeded by
N.A.M. Raza
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