Jamsheed Marker
Jamsheed Marker (Hilal-e-Imtiaz) (24 November 1922 – 21 June 2018) was a Pakistani diplomat. He served as Ambassador to the United States serving from 17 September 1986 to 30 June 1989. He was the head of mission during the administrations of Prime Ministers Muhammad Khan Junejo and Benazir Bhutto. He helped negotiate the Soviet military withdrawal from Afghanistan.[1]
Jamsheed Marker | |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 17 September 1986 – 30 June 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Ejaz Azim |
| Succeeded by | Zulfiqar Ali Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 November 1922 Quetta, British India (present day Pakistan) |
| Died | 21 June 2018 (aged 95) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Spouse(s) | Arnaz Minwalla |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | The Doon School Forman Christian College University |
Marker died on 21 June 2018 in Karachi at the age of 95.[2]
References
- ↑ Masood, Salman (2018-06-29). "Jamsheed Marker, Leading Pakistani Diplomat, Dies at 95 (Published 2018)" (in en-US). The New York Times. . https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/29/obituaries/jamsheed-marker-leading-pakistani-diplomat-dies-at-95.html. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ↑ (in en) 'World's longest-serving' Pakistani ambassador Jamsheed Marker passes away. https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/331946-worlds-longest-serving-pakistani-ambassador-jamsheed-marker-passes-away. Retrieved 21 June 2018.