By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
Zakir Ali Khan, a great protagonist of the vision and mission of great reformer
and educationist Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, passed away in Karachi
Born in July 2026 in Rampur , Zakir Ali Khan did
his matriculation from Rampur , B.Sc from Aligarh
In his professional career, the late Khan had served as Managing Director of
Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KESB), Chief Engineer, Karachi Metropolitan
Corporation (KMC), Honorary Vice-Chancellor Sir Syed University of Engineering
and Technology, Founder Member of Board of Governors SSUET, Founder Member
Governing Body Aligarh Institute of Technology, President, Pakistan Association
of Scientists and Scientific Professions, Karachi University Syndicate and
Academic Council and Selection Board.
He was elected as General Secretary of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys
Association (AMUOBA) in 1960 and occupied this position till his death.
Zakir Ali Khan was the recipient of Alumni Award given to him by Aligarh Alumni
Association New York in 2000 and was awarded the First Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
International Award for Literature by Aligarh
Muslim University , India
He was the author of 10 books and represented the best qualities of social
engineering through the promotion of professional education thereby impacting
the life of a large multiple.
He was also instrumental in creating a new sense of pride and confidence as
being a part of modern Islamic heritage through his writings.
He played a significant role in establishment of Aligarh Muslim University Old
Boys Association and since the last five decades had remained in Honorary
Secretary.
He was actively engaged in the promotion of sports events and also went as team
manager to various countries. He worked hard to promote hockey and served as
Secretary of Karachi Division Lawn Tennis Association.
He had great passion for tennis in particular, having played this sport in his
younger days. His sons, Nadir Ali Khan and Babar Ali Khan, represented Pakistan
