Zafar Ali Hilaly is a Pakistani political analyst and diplomat who has previously served as his country's ambassador to Yemen, Nigeria, and from February 2001 Italy.
Family and Education
His forefathers were originally from Persia who fled the court of the last Shah of the Qajar dynasty of Iran in the 19th century for unknown reasons and settled in South India.His father Agha Hilaly and paternal uncle Agha Shahi were both diplomats. He was educated at Highgate School.
Columnist and Analyst
Hilaly is a columnist and frequently writes for newspapers such as the Daily Times, The Express Tribune, and The News International. Additionally, he makes frequent appearances 92 News in his capacity as an analyst. |