Ayatullah Durrani (1 January 1956 – 5 July 2020) was a

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who served as Member of

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and

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for Industries and Production.

Early life and education

Durrani was born in Pringabad,

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. He was a native speaker of Dehwari. He had a PhD Degree in Physics, and has served in various positions as President

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(1974–1976), President

(1977–1984), Hon. Lecturer (Physics Dept) University of Baluchistan (1981–1988), Hon. Principal Scientific Adviser University of Baluchistan (1981–1988), Officer In-charge, Pakistan Scientific & Technology Information Center (PASTIC), President Peoples Youth Organization Baluchistan (1985–1989), Adviser To The Prime Minister

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(Balochistan Affairs) (1989–1990), General Secretary, Peoples Democratic Alliance, Baluchistan (1992–1993), Member Islamic Ideology Council, Islamabad (1993–1996), Chairman Bait-ul-Mall Balochistan (1993–1996), Joint Secretary Pakistan Hockey Federation (1993–1996), President Baseball Association, Balochistan (1999–2002).

Career

He ran for the

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in the General elections of

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from (NA-268) Kalat-cum-Mastung on

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ticket. He won the elections and was sworn in as Minister of state for Industries and Production. He lost his seat in 2013 General elections. In September 2010, he asked President

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to offer

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at Ground Zero Mosque to become Ameer-ul-Momineen of Muslim Ummah.

Death

Ayatullah Durrani died on 5 July 2020, from

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during the

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at Fatima Jinnah General and Chest Hospital in

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. Five days before his death, he tested positive for Coronavirus and was on ventilator.

References

External links

Ministry of Industries and Production
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