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'''Khalid Anwer''' ([[Urdu]], {{lang-pa|{{Nastaliq|خالد انور}}}}; born 4 November 1938 in [[Delhi]], [[British India]]) is a [[Pakistan]]i lawyer, jurist and constitutional expert who previously served as the federal [[Law Minister of Pakistan|Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights]] following his appointment in 1997.<ref name="senate"/><ref>[http://criticalppp.com/archives/5220 Khalid Anwer and the NRO – by Aamir Mughal]</ref><ref>[http://www.rawa.org/dec10-p.htm Scenes of a sit-in demonstration organized by RAWA in front of UN office at Islamabad in regard to International Human Rights Day]</ref><ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/16/us-pakistan-court-idUSTRE80F1IW20120116 Pakistan top court challenges PM on corruption cases], Reuters</ref><ref>[http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0116/breaking13.html Pakistan PM ordered to court], Irish Times</ref> He remained in office until the [[1999 Pakistani coup d'état]] led by General [[Pervez Musharraf]] which toppled the ruling government of [[Nawaz Sharif]].<ref>[http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=90716&Cat=6&dt=2/2/2012 Christian Divorce (amendment) Bill being considered by HR ministry]</ref><ref name="firm"/> He is the son of [[Chaudhry Muhammad Ali]], a freedom fighter and the fourth [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]] who was notable for having played a role in the formation of the first [[Constitution of Pakistan]] in 1956.<ref name="senate">[http://www.senate.gov.pk/ShowMemberDetail.asp?MemberCode=309&CatCode=0&CatName= Khalid Anwer: Senate of Pakistan]</ref> |
'''Khalid Anwer''' ([[Urdu]], {{lang-pa|{{Nastaliq|خالد انور}}}}; born 4 November 1938 in [[Delhi]], [[British India]]) is a [[Pakistan]]i lawyer, jurist and constitutional expert who previously served as the federal [[Law Minister of Pakistan|Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights]] following his appointment in 1997.<ref name="senate"/><ref>[http://criticalppp.com/archives/5220 Khalid Anwer and the NRO – by Aamir Mughal]</ref><ref>[http://www.rawa.org/dec10-p.htm Scenes of a sit-in demonstration organized by RAWA in front of UN office at Islamabad in regard to International Human Rights Day]</ref><ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/16/us-pakistan-court-idUSTRE80F1IW20120116 Pakistan top court challenges PM on corruption cases], Reuters</ref><ref>[http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0116/breaking13.html Pakistan PM ordered to court], Irish Times</ref> He remained in office until the [[1999 Pakistani coup d'état]] led by General [[Pervez Musharraf]] which toppled the ruling government of [[Nawaz Sharif]].<ref>[http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=90716&Cat=6&dt=2/2/2012 Christian Divorce (amendment) Bill being considered by HR ministry]</ref><ref name="firm"/> He is the son of [[Chaudhry Muhammad Ali]], a freedom fighter and the fourth [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]] who was notable for having played a role in the formation of the first [[Constitution of Pakistan]] in 1956.<ref name="senate">[http://www.senate.gov.pk/ShowMemberDetail.asp?MemberCode=309&CatCode=0&CatName= Khalid Anwer: Senate of Pakistan]</ref> |
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Born in an Arain family of political background, Anwer obtained a B.Sc (Hons.) degree from the [[University of the Punjab]] and later a B.A. (Hons.) degree from Cambridge. In addition, he is a [[barrister-at-law]] from the [[Inner Temple]], England. In March 1997, Anwer was elected as a member of the [[Senate of Pakistan]] for a term of six years.<ref name="senate"/> |
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Anwer has an experience of thirty eight years as a court advocate and legal expert and argues cases relating to constitutional matters in the [[Supreme Court of Pakistan|Supreme Court]], as well as commercial issues.<ref name="firm">[http://www.khalidanwer.com/ Khalid Anwer & Co: The firm]</ref> In 1993, he played an instrumental role in persuading the Supreme Court to restore the deposed federal government back into office and in 1996, convinced the Supreme Court that the previous government's dismissal was lawful. While in office as the law minister, he sought assistance of the [[Asian Development Bank]] for a complete re-haul of Pakistan's entire legal system.<ref name="firm"/> Currently, he runs a [[Karachi]]-based law firm called ''Khalid Anwer & Co''.<ref name="firm"/> |
Anwer has an experience of thirty eight years as a court advocate and legal expert and argues cases relating to constitutional matters in the [[Supreme Court of Pakistan|Supreme Court]], as well as commercial issues.<ref name="firm">[http://www.khalidanwer.com/ Khalid Anwer & Co: The firm]</ref> In 1993, he played an instrumental role in persuading the Supreme Court to restore the deposed federal government back into office and in 1996, convinced the Supreme Court that the previous government's dismissal was lawful. While in office as the law minister, he sought assistance of the [[Asian Development Bank]] for a complete re-haul of Pakistan's entire legal system.<ref name="firm"/> Currently, he runs a [[Karachi]]-based law firm called ''Khalid Anwer & Co''.<ref name="firm"/> |
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| Born | 4 November 1938 Delhi, British India[1] |
Khalid Anwer (Urdu, Punjabi: خالد انور; born 4 November 1938 in Delhi, British India) is a Pakistani lawyer, jurist and constitutional expert who previously served as the federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights following his appointment in 1997.[1][2][3][4][5] He remained in office until the 1999 Pakistani coup d'état led by General Pervez Musharraf which toppled the ruling government of Nawaz Sharif.[6][7] He is the son of Chaudhry Muhammad Ali, a freedom fighter and the fourth Prime Minister of Pakistan who was notable for having played a role in the formation of the first Constitution of Pakistan in 1956.[1]
Born in an Arain family of political background, Anwer obtained a B.Sc (Hons.) degree from the University of the Punjab and later a B.A. (Hons.) degree from Cambridge. In addition, he is a barrister-at-law from the Inner Temple, England. In March 1997, Anwer was elected as a member of the Senate of Pakistan for a term of six years.[1]
Anwer has an experience of thirty eight years as a court advocate and legal expert and argues cases relating to constitutional matters in the Supreme Court, as well as commercial issues.[7] In 1993, he played an instrumental role in persuading the Supreme Court to restore the deposed federal government back into office and in 1996, convinced the Supreme Court that the previous government's dismissal was lawful. While in office as the law minister, he sought assistance of the Asian Development Bank for a complete re-haul of Pakistan's entire legal system.[7] Currently, he runs a Karachi-based law firm called Khalid Anwer & Co.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Khalid Anwer: Senate of Pakistan
- ^ Khalid Anwer and the NRO – by Aamir Mughal
- ^ Scenes of a sit-in demonstration organized by RAWA in front of UN office at Islamabad in regard to International Human Rights Day
- ^ Pakistan top court challenges PM on corruption cases, Reuters
- ^ Pakistan PM ordered to court, Irish Times
- ^ Christian Divorce (amendment) Bill being considered by HR ministry
- ^ a b c d Khalid Anwer & Co: The firm
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