Shafi-ur-Rahman (16 February 1929 – 28 October 2021) was one of the longest serving judges of Supreme Court of Pakistan.[1] He was conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz[2] for his meritorious services in the field of Human Rights. He is known for writing the Shafi–ur–Rehman Commission Report which is a highly classified document that is still kept hidden from the public eye. It detailed the events leading to the rise to power and death of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the 6th President of Pakistan.[3]

Shafi ur Rahman
Senior Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
In office
31 July 1981 – 15 February 1994
Appointed byMuhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Justice of the Lahore High Court
In office
1969–1979
Personal details
Born(1929-02-16)16 February 1929
Varanasi, United Provinces, British India
Died28 October 2021(2021-10-28) (aged 92)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
CitizenshipPakistani
Alma materPolitical Science (M.A) (1950), L.L.B (1951)
OccupationJudge
AwardsNishan-e-Imtiaz
Supreme Court of Pakistan

Early life and education

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Shafi-ur-Rahman was born in Varanasi, United Provinces, British India on 16 February 1929.[4] He completed his Master of Arts in Political Science in 1950 and his Bachelor of Laws in 1951.

Public service

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Civil Services of Pakistan 1951–1959

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Civil Services – Batch of 1951

  • Assistant Commissioner Lahore
  • Assistant Commissioner Rajanpur
  • Deputy Commissioner Bhawalpur

Judicial Services of Pakistan 1959–1994

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  • Special Civil Judge Lahore
  • Senior Civil Judge Lahore
  • Additional Sessions Judge Lahore
  • Registrar High Court West Pakistan
  • District and Sessions Judge Abbottabad
  • Divisional Judge Peshawar

Lahore High Court

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Rahman served as a Judge in the Lahore High Court, which has jurisdiction over Punjab. His term started from 1969 to 1979, and from then on he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan[5]

Supreme Court of Pakistan

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Shafi ul Rahman was appointed as an Ad Hoc Judge of the apex court in 1979. He elevated to the Supreme Court of Pakistan as a Senior Justice on 31 July 1981 by Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the 6th President of Pakistan.[6]

  • Adhoc Judge 14 June 1979 to 29 July 1981 [1]
  • Judge 31 July 1981 to 15 February 1994 [2]

Other positions

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Death

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Shafi-ur-Rahman died on 28 October 2021, at the age of 92.[7]

Citations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Supreme Court of Pakistan Annual Report Golden Jubilee Edition 2006
  2. ^ Dawn 24 March 2000
  3. ^ "Islamabad continues to hide the truth - thenews.com.pk". 1 February 2014. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  4. ^ Mr. Justice Shafi ur Rehman Archived 6 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "About Me". Experiences of a Lifetime. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  6. ^ "About Me". Experiences of a Lifetime. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  7. ^ "About". Shafi-ur-Rahman. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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