Agha Shahi

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    Agha Shahi
    آغا شا ﮨی
    Agha Shahi.jpg
    13th Minister of Foreign Affairs
    In office
    14 January 1978 9 March 1982
    Diplomatic posts
    Preceded by Pakistan Ambassador to the United Nations
    1967–1972
    Succeeded by
    Iqbal Akhund
    Preceded by Foreign Secretary of Pakistan
    1973–1977
    Succeeded by
    Sardar Shah Nawaz
    Political offices
    Preceded by Foreign Minister of Pakistan
    1978–1982
    Succeeded by