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Hilaly was born in 1911 in [[Bangalore]]. He joined the [[Indian Civil Service]] in 1936<ref name="salaam">{{cite web|url=http://www.salaam.co.uk/knowledge/biography/viewentry.php?id=174|title=Biography at Salaam.co.uk|last=Khan|first=M. Nauman|accessdate=24 August 2011}}</ref> at the age of 25, and opted for Pakistan during the [[Pakistan Movement|independence]] of [[Pakistan]] in 1947 and settled in Pakistan along with his family in 1947. As the [[Government of Pakistan]] was in the process of establishing its foreign service cadre, all officers of the [[Civil Service of Pakistan]] that succeeded the [[Indian Civil Service]] were encouraged to join the new cadre. Hilaly was one of the first to do so and played an important role in shaping the strategic dimensions of Pakistan's foreign policy.
Hilaly was born in 1911 in [[Bangalore]]. He joined the [[Indian Civil Service]] in 1936<ref name="salaam">{{cite web|url=http://www.salaam.co.uk/knowledge/biography/viewentry.php?id=174|title=Biography at Salaam.co.uk|last=Khan|first=M. Nauman|accessdate=24 August 2011}}</ref> at the age of 25, and opted for Pakistan during the [[Pakistan Movement|independence]] of [[Pakistan]] in 1947 and settled in Pakistan along with his family in 1947. As the [[Government of Pakistan]] was in the process of establishing its foreign service cadre, all officers of the [[Civil Service of Pakistan]] that succeeded the [[Indian Civil Service]] were encouraged to join the new cadre. Hilaly was one of the first to do so and played an important role in shaping the strategic dimensions of Pakistan's foreign policy.
He was Pakistani Ambassador to the Scandinavian countries with residence in [[Stockholm]] from 1956 to 1959. In 1959 he was appointed Ambassador to [[Moscow]] and concurrently to [[Prague]], till 1961, when he was assigned to [[India]].
He was Pakistani Ambassador to the Scandinavian countries with residence in [[Stockholm]] from 1956 to 1959. In 1959 he was appointed Ambassador to [[Moscow]] and concurrently to [[Prague]], till 1961, when he was assigned to [[India]].
While representing Pakistan at the [[United Nations]] and serving as Ambassador to the [[United States]].<ref name="State_history">{{cite web|url=http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v17/persons#p_HA1|quote ="Hilaly, Agha, Pakistani Ambassador to the United States until late 1971"|title=FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1969–1976, VOLUME XVII, CHINA, 1969–1972|accessdate=24 August 2011| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110723130246/http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v17/persons| archivedate= 23 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In the latter position, he facilitated the secret visit of US Secretary of State [[Henry Kissinger]] to China, a fact acknowledged by President [[Richard Nixon]].<ref>[http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB66/ch-06.pdf]</ref> His younger brother [[Agha Shahi]] also an ICS officer followed in his footsteps and rose to be Foreign Minister of Pakistan. One of their uncles Sir [[Mirza Ismail]] served as Diwan [[Prime Minister]] of the princely state of [[Mysore]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Hyderabad, India]] from 1926 to 1947. His nephew Akbar Mirza Khaleeli was a prominent Indian Diplomat and served as Indian Ambassador to Iran, Italy and Australia and was Advisor to the Indian Government on Middle Eastern Affairs. His son [[Zafar Hilaly]] is also a former ambassador of [[Pakistan]].<ref>[http://www.razarumi.com/2008/09/20/from-persia-to-pakistan-via-mysore/ From Persia to Pakistan, via Mysore]</ref>
While representing Pakistan at the [[United Nations]] and serving as Ambassador to the [[United States]].<ref name="State_history">{{cite web|url=http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v17/persons#p_HA1|quote ="Hilaly, Agha, Pakistani Ambassador to the United States until late 1971"|title=FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1969–1976, VOLUME XVII, CHINA, 1969–1972|accessdate=24 August 2011| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110723130246/http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v17/persons| archivedate= 23 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In the latter position, he facilitated the secret visit of US Secretary of State [[Henry Kissinger]] to China, a fact acknowledged by President [[Richard Nixon]].<ref>[http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB66/ch-06.pdf]</ref> His younger brother [[Agha Shahi]] also an ICS officer followed in his footsteps and rose to be Foreign Minister of Pakistan. One of their uncles Sir [[Mirza Ismail]] served as Diwan [[Prime Minister]] of the princely state of [[Mysore]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Hyderabad, India]] from 1926 to 1947. His nephew Akbar Mirza Khaleeli was a prominent Indian Diplomat and served as Indian Ambassador to Iran, Italy and Australia and was Advisor to the Indian Government on Middle Eastern Affairs. His son [[Zafar Hilaly]] is also a former ambassador of [[Pakistan]].<ref>[http://www.razarumi.com/2008/09/20/from-persia-to-pakistan-via-mysore/ From Persia to Pakistan, via Mysore] {{wayback|url=http://www.razarumi.com/2008/09/20/from-persia-to-pakistan-via-mysore/ |date=20100619114927 }}</ref>


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==

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Agha Hilaly
Ambassador Hilaly receiving US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Rawalpindi on 8 July 1971 en route to China secretly
Born1911
Bangalore, Karnataka
DiedFebruary 6, 2001
Karachi, Pakistan
SpouseMalik Taj Mirza
ChildrenNaser Ali Hilaly
Zafar Ali Hilaly
Yawar Ali Hilaly

Agha Hilaly (1911 – February 6, 2001) (Urdu: آغا هلالی) was one of Pakistan's senior most diplomats who held several high offices in the Government of Pakistan, including Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States.

Career and family background

Hilaly was born in 1911 in Bangalore. He joined the Indian Civil Service in 1936[1] at the age of 25, and opted for Pakistan during the independence of Pakistan in 1947 and settled in Pakistan along with his family in 1947. As the Government of Pakistan was in the process of establishing its foreign service cadre, all officers of the Civil Service of Pakistan that succeeded the Indian Civil Service were encouraged to join the new cadre. Hilaly was one of the first to do so and played an important role in shaping the strategic dimensions of Pakistan's foreign policy. He was Pakistani Ambassador to the Scandinavian countries with residence in Stockholm from 1956 to 1959. In 1959 he was appointed Ambassador to Moscow and concurrently to Prague, till 1961, when he was assigned to India. While representing Pakistan at the United Nations and serving as Ambassador to the United States.[2] In the latter position, he facilitated the secret visit of US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to China, a fact acknowledged by President Richard Nixon.[3] His younger brother Agha Shahi also an ICS officer followed in his footsteps and rose to be Foreign Minister of Pakistan. One of their uncles Sir Mirza Ismail served as Diwan Prime Minister of the princely state of Mysore, Jaipur and Hyderabad, India from 1926 to 1947. His nephew Akbar Mirza Khaleeli was a prominent Indian Diplomat and served as Indian Ambassador to Iran, Italy and Australia and was Advisor to the Indian Government on Middle Eastern Affairs. His son Zafar Hilaly is also a former ambassador of Pakistan.[4]

Awards and recognition

Agha Hilaly received several international awards, including:

  • Hilal-i-Quiad-I-Azam in Pakistan.[1]
  • Grand Cross of Order of Northern Star from Sweden.[1]
  • Grand Cross of Order of Gurkha from Nepal.[1]

Death

Agha Hilaly died in Karachi on February 6, 2001, at the age of 90.[5]

See also

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
S. M. Burke
 pakistan Ambassador to Stockholm
1956 to 1959 		Succeeded by
Khwaj i Mohammad Kaiser
Preceded by
Sikander Ali Baig
 pakistan Ambassador to Moscow
1959 to 1961 		Succeeded by
Preceded by pakistan High Commissioner to New-Delhi
1961 to 1963 		Succeeded by
Preceded by pakistan High Commissioner to London
1965 		Succeeded by
Samiullah Khan Dehlavi
Preceded by
Ghulam Ahmed
 Pakistan Ambassador to the United States
1966–1971 		Succeeded by
Nawabzada Agha Mohammad Raza

References

  1. ^ a b c d Khan, M. Nauman. "Biography at Salaam.co.uk". Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  2. ^ "FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1969–1976, VOLUME XVII, CHINA, 1969–1972". Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011. Hilaly, Agha, Pakistani Ambassador to the United States until late 1971 {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ [1]
  4. ^ From Persia to Pakistan, via Mysore Template:Wayback
  5. ^ "Obituaries : Agha Hilaly". Impact International. 31–32: 47. 2001.
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