Ex-foreign minister Sattar passes away
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ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister of Pakistan and a renowned diplomat Abdul Sattar passed away on Sunday.
He was 88.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that former foreign minister Abdul Sattar has passed away,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement.
Mr Sattar was an illustrious diplomat and an accomplished author, he added.
Besides serving as foreign minister for two non-consecutive terms — in 1993 (as caretaker) and later in 1999-2002, Mr Sattar had also served as Pakistan’s foreign secretary from 1986 to 1988.
His career also included his stints as Pakistan’s ambassador to Austria, India and the erstwhile Soviet Union.
Published in Dawn, June 24th, 2019
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Jun 24, 2019 10:02am
Mr Sattar was one of the last breeds of elite professional diplomats...political appointments has destroyed FM.
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Jun 24, 2019 10:34am
May his soul rest in peace. He was an asset for Pakistan.
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Jun 24, 2019 11:08am
those working under military regimes should have been tried. alas he died without trial.
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Jun 24, 2019 11:24am
We pray for the departed soul and bereaved family may have courage to bear this irreparable loss to family.(Texas)
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Jun 24, 2019 12:05pm
@yaser masood, those that empowered military regimes such as Bhutto got what they deserved. Following that Pakistan got what it deserved with Zia in power - something we are still paying for - a Kalashnikov culture because we like sticking our noses into other countries business
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Jun 24, 2019 03:07pm
May his soul rest in peace. He contributed greatly towards improving Indo-Pak relationship.
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Jun 24, 2019 09:43pm
@yaser masood, He was serving his country as a diplomat, may even have been under trying circumstances. Criticism is cheap and easy, specially on a key board.
May his soul rest in peace.
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