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He received a bachelor's from renowned Forman Christian College University in Lahore. Qureshi also received a law degree from Cambridge University <ref>{{cite web|title=Two-Minute Bio Shah Mahmood Qureshi:|url=http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1868861,00.html}}</ref> |
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Shah Mehmood Qureshi شاه محمود قریشی | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 31 March 2008 – 9 February 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Yousaf Raza Gillani |
| Preceded by | Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri |
| Succeeded by | Hina Rabbani Khar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 June 1956 Murree, Pakistan |
| Political party | Pakistan Peoples Party |
| Alma mater | Aitchison College, Forman Christian College University of Cambridge |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Hussain Qureshi (Template:Lang-ur; born June 22, 1956) was the Foreign Minister of Pakistan in the coalition government of PPP, Muttahida Quami Movement[MQM], ANP and JUI-F formed after the 2008 general elections.[1] He is a senior leader of Pakistan Peoples Party, where he was the president of PPP Punjab.[2] He is the head of the Qureshi family and has many followers in the country and in South Asia. Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi is also the current Sajjada Nashin and custodian of the Mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam[3] and of the Shrine (Darbar) of Hazrat Baha-ud-din Zakariya.[4]
Education
He received a bachelor's from renowned Forman Christian College University in Lahore. Qureshi also received a law degree from Cambridge University [5]
Latest
Shah Mehmood Qureshi was snubbed in the 2011 Cabinet reshuffle. Many observers believe this was because he disagreed with the PM over whether Raymond Davis was legally a Diplomat. According to Qureshi, Raymond Davis was not a diplomat. [6]
Minister of Foreign Affairs (2008 - 2011)
After taking charge of the office, Qureshi immediately made clear that he was committed to establishing peace in the region and that maintaining friendly ties with neighboring India were amongst his top priorities.[7] Qureshi recently went on his first visit as foreign minister to China with Ahmad Mukhtar and President Asif Ali Zardari.[8] On his arrival back, he was given praise for his work. Qureshi has visited many countries as Foreign Minister and has been very busy explaining Pakistan's stance on the war on terror to the foreign world.
An agriculturalist by trade, Qureshi is also the president of the Farmers Association of Pakistan.
See also
References
- ^ Amir Wasim, "Parties finally clinch deal on key ministries" Dawn Newspaper, March 29, 2008
- ^ ‘Qureshi to revive PPP popularity in south Punjab’ Daily Times, November 12, 2006
- ^ Mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam "Multan City Online"
- ^ Mausoleum of Shah Bahauddin Zakaria "Multan City Online"
- ^ "Two-Minute Bio Shah Mahmood Qureshi:".
- ^ "Pakistan wants Aafia freed if US demands release of Davis: Babar". Daily Times. Daily Times. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
- ^ Qureshi for friendly ties with India Hindustan Times, April 02, 2008
- ^ Seeking Funds, Pakistan Turns to 'Strong' Ally China by Shai Oster and Jason Leow, Wall Street Journal, October 15, 2008
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