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Abdul Rashid Ghazi

1964 - 2007

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Abdul Rashid Ghazi (c. 29 January 1964 – 10 July 2007) was a Pakistani Islamic scholar and diplomat-turned Islamist dissident who served as Khatib of Lal Masjid, the Chief Executive of Jamia Faridia University, the Chairman of Defense of Human Rights Pakistan (DHR), a member of UNICEF Committee on Preventive healthcare, the President of Idara Aalia Tanzeem ul Madaris and Al-Qassim Foundation and the leader of Difa-e-Pakistan Council. Prior to this he had worked for the Ministry of Education and UNESCO, a specialized agency of the United Nations. He was the son of Muhammad Abdullah Ghazi, and younger brother of Abdul Aziz Ghazi. Abdul Rashid was assassinated during Operation Sunrise after Pakistan Army Special Service Group stormed the Lal Masjid in Islamabad. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 17 different languages on Wikipedia. Abdul Rashid Ghazi is the 97th most popular diplomat, the 198th most popular biography from Pakistan and the most popular Pakistani Diplomat.

Abdul Rashid Ghazi was a Pakistani Islamic scholar and diplomat known for his role in promoting Islamic education and his involvement in political activism. He gained prominence for his leadership at the Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) in Islamabad, particularly during the 2007 military siege.

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Among DIPLOMATS

Among diplomats, Abdul Rashid Ghazi ranks 97 out of 90. Before him are Luca Attanasio, Wang Wenbin, Ravesa Lleshi, José Francisco Calí Tzay, Besiana Kadare, and Jalal Mirzayev. After him are Bridget Brink, Nikola Poposki, Julian King, Yuliia Fediv, and Baisali Mohanty.

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Among people born in 1964, Abdul Rashid Ghazi ranks 1,174. Before him are Marti Noxon, John Sheridan, Ross Kemp, Eric Bina, Steve McCrory, and Roy Wegerle. After him are Davis Love III, Cynthia Woodhead, Torgeir Bryn, Durrant Brown, Adrian Moorhouse, and Clayton Blackmore. Among people deceased in 2007, Abdul Rashid Ghazi ranks 439. Before him are Bob Woolmer, Óscar Sánchez, Emmanuel Hostache, Chaswe Nsofwa, Murder of Du'a Khalil Aswad, and Pimp C. After him are Ryan Cox, Eddie Griffin, Sean Taylor, and Márcio.

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In Pakistan

Among people born in Pakistan, Abdul Rashid Ghazi ranks 198 out of 217. Before him are Hina Rabbani Khar (1977), Nadeem Aslam (1966), Khadim Hussain Rizvi (1966), Nergis Mavalvala (1968), Dilshad Vadsaria (1985), and Mawra Hocane (1992). After him are Sabatina James (1982), Jalila Haider (1988), Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (1980), Zeba Bakhtiar (1965), Shoaib Akhtar (1975), and Ziauddin Yousafzai (1969).

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Among DIPLOMATS In Pakistan

Among diplomats born in Pakistan, Abdul Rashid Ghazi ranks 1. 

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