Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah
Indian-Pakistani politician and diplomat
Born
July 22nd, 1915
109 years ago
Died
December 11th, 2000
24 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Pakistan
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First Muslim woman elected to the Pakistan Constituent Assembly
Founded the Women's National Guard
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