Tauqir Zia | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Khalid Mahmood |
| Succeeded by | Shaharyar Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1950 Jhelum,Punjab,Pakistan |
| Occupation | Military officer,cricket administrator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1970–2003 |
| Rank | |
| Unit | Pakistan Army |
| Battles/wars | |
Tauqir Zia is a Pakistani former military officer and administrator who was the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) between 1999 and 2003. [1] [2] [3]
In December 2003, he resigned from the chairmanship of the Pakistan Cricket Board. [4]
Tauqir Zia served as Director General Military Operations during the Kargil War in 1999 with India. [5] When General Pervez Musharraf overthrew Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on 12 October 1999, he was serving as the Corps Commander Mangla, which is considered to be a key post in Pakistan's military circles after the 'Corps Commander Rawalpindi'. [1]
During Pervez Musharraf regime, he was appointed chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board in 1999. He resigned in 2003 after a controversy when his son, Junaid Zia, was inducted in the Pakistan national cricket team. [1]