Nasim Hasan Shah
Chief Justice of Pakistan
Born
1929
96 years ago
Died
February 3rd, 2015
10 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Pakistan
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Served as Chief Justice of Pakistan from 1991 to 1994. Had a prominent legal career, contributing to significant judicial decisions and reforms within the Pakistani legal system. Played a key role in cases related to constitutional law and civil rights.
Served as the 12th Chief Justice of Pakistan
Presided over landmark constitutional cases
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