Akhtar Ali G. Kazi
politician
Akhtar Ali G. Kazi (17 September 1944 – 14 October 2010) was a Pakistani politician who served as 16th Chief Minister of Sindh from 11 April 1988 to 24 June 1988 and then as 18th Chief Minister of Sindh in his 2nd term from 31 August 1988 to 2 December 1988.
Early life and education
Kazi was born on 17 September 1944 in Paat, a town in the Dadu District of Sindh. His father, Ghulam Mustafa Kazi, was a government officer who served in various capacities, including Collector, Deputy Commissioner, Secretary, and Commissioner.
He completed his matriculation at N.J.V. School, Karachi, and obtained a law degree from S.M. Arts College, Karachi. He later earned a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Karachi.
Career
Following his education, he began his legal practice in Larkana, Sindh. He was an active member and office-bearer of the Larkana Bar Association and the Sindh Bar Council. He also served as the founding principal of Larkana Law College and established an arts and commerce college in Larkana. In addition, he held the position of Dean, Faculty of Law, at the University of Sindh.
He served as chief minister of Sindh in 1988.
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