KARACHI: Justice (retd) Zafar Hussain Mirza passed away in a Karachi hospital on Thursday, hospital TheNewsTribe.com reported.
The prominent judge was the father of firebrand politician Dr Zulfiqar Mirza and the father-in-law of former speaker of the National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza.
The 87-year-old former justice was undergoing treatment at the Dr. Ziauddin Hospital in Karachi.
Justice (retd) Zafar Hussain was appointed as a judge of the Sindh High Court on October 1, 1975 during the Zulfikar Ali Bhutto government.
He was also among judges who had taken oath under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) imposed by General Ziaul-Haq in 1981, thereby abrogating the Constitution of 1973.
He was elevated to the post of judge of the Supreme Court on Aug 4, 1981 during the dictatorship of Gen Ziaul Haq. The justice had retired on October 9,1991.
He had later also served as a Chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription
