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Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali (Punjabi, Urdu: چودھری ذوالفقار علی‎) was born on 6th February 1960 in Kotha Sawaria, a village of Jhelum. His Father Chaudhry Ali Muhammad served as Deputy Superintendent, Punjab Police-Lahore.

Education
Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali started his earlier education in his native village, after graduation from Degree College, Jhelum he got masters degree in Political Science from University of the Punjab-Lahore and thereafter he started Law from University of Karachi and after completion of Law he started his professional career from FIA.

Professional Career
Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali started his professional career as an Inspector Legal in Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) after passing the competitive exam (Federal Public Service Commission,(FPSC). During his career, he remained posted as an Inspector Crime Circle, Special Investigation Unit, Anti-human trafficking cell (AHTC), Passport Circle, State Bank Circle (SBC) etc.

Services
Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali was an honest, hardworking, dedicated, brave and highly competent officer.


 * During his career he got  prosecuted a large number of high profile/ sensitive cases leading to the conviction of dangerous/desperate criminals from the courts of competent jurisdiction.
 * Later on, he was promoted an Assistant Director (Legal) FIA Crime Circle.
 * Acknowledging his meritorious services the Federal Government (Ministry of Interior) issued a notification of his promotion as a Deputy Director (Administration), FIA Headquarters, Islamabad.
 * Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali burnt his midnight oils for the sake of National cause and due to his untiring efforts, courage, bravery, valor and pluck, he was able to prosecute high profile cases without any fear or terror.
 * In year 2009, by acknowledging his vast experience in Investigation and Prosecution of high Profile cases, the Federal Government issued a notification of his appointment as a Chief Prosecutor in various high profile cases, these cases were having national/international ramifications. Detail of the cases which he was Prosecuted is as under:


 * In year 2012, Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali had led an eight members Judicial Commission from Pakistan to India (Mumbai) in Connection with Mumbai Terrorist Attacks Case. He got recorded the statements of four key prosecution witnesses (PWS).

Awards/Achievements
His outstanding performance, professional competence and high sense of dedication to duty have sent a strong message to the anti-state elements in the regime. Further his exemplary conduct in the above said cases has set a unique example for others to follow in the FIA for successful prosecution of such sensitive cases of national importance, admiring the same he was awarded with the following:


 * On the occasion of Independence Day, 14th August 2012, by acknowledging his meritorious services in Army House Attack Case in which the accused persons were exemplary convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment on two counts along with fine of Rs.100,000/- to each accused vide judgment dated 31.08.2010, the President of Pakistan awarded him with Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal, which is the highest gallantry award in the Police Service.
 * Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali acted as a linchpin in prosecution team and due to his professional acumen, the accused terrorists, dangerous, desperate and hardened criminals were convicted for life imprisonment on two counts.
 * During his career he had received a number of appreciation letters, cash rewards, commendation certificates, Class-I and shields, medals etc.
 * His Services were also acknowledged internationally and was admired by Australian & Canadian Governments.
 * In recognition of Ch. Zulfiqar Ali’s Sterling Services to the nation and his Supreme Sacrifice of life to protect his countrymen, The Honorable President Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Mamoon Hussain on the occasion of Pakistan Day i.e. 23rd March, 2016 has confer the award of Sitara-e-Shujaat (Posthumous) (The Highest Gallantry Award) to Ch. Zulfiqar Ali (Martyr).
 * On the application of Ch. Zulfiqar Ali the learned Division Bench of Lahore High Court Rawalpindi, Bench Rawalpindi passed a speaking order in which his lordship directed the Anti-Terrorism Court to conduct day to day trial of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Assassination case, which clearly shows his dedication and enthusiasm for the national cause.
 * Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali also moved an application before the ATC Court, Rawalpindi for conducting the Trial of Mumbai Terrorist Attacks Case on day to day basis, which clearly depicts his dedication towards his profession.
 * In recognition of his sterling services to the nation and his supreme sacrifice to protect his countrymen, the Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad has affiliated/declared the main Chowk of Sector G-9/1, Islamabad with the name of Shaheed Ch. Zulfiqar Ali.

Challenges During Career
Ch. Zulfiqar Ali exhibited the same high level of professionalism and vigorous commitment in prosecution of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto assassination case and Mumbai terror attacks case. During this period various threats and warnings failed to deter him from discharging his public service and his commitment to prosecute dangerous terrorists involved in Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto assassination case and Mumbai Terror Attacks case remained unwavering. Terrorists threatened him for dire consequences and asked him to disassociate himself from the prosecution of high profile cases, but despite death threats and warnings he boldly kept pursuing all these high profile cases audaciously.

Assassination/Martyrdom
On the date of 03.05.2013 at 7:00 AM Ch. Zulfiqar Ali was on his way to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Court, Rawalpindi for submission of challan against the accused Gen. (R) Pervez Musharraf and to present his arguments on the post-arrest bail application of accused General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf in Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto assassination case. When he was on his way, the unknown gunmen/terrorists started random firing on him and he became severely injured and suffered with 17 bullets, thereafter he embraced Shahadat/martyrdom while performing his professional duties for the National Cause. Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali was one of Pakistan's most dynamic and fearless Prosecutor, defying multiple death threats to pursue cases against suspects with powerful and sometimes militant connections.