Syed Ehtesham Zamir
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Syed Ehtesham Zamir
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| Head of the internal wing of the Inter-Services Intelligence | |
| In office 11 September 2001 – 2002 | |
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| Born | 1951 (1951) Chak Abdul Khaliq, Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan
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| Died | 2015 (aged 63–64) Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Army |
| Rank | Major general |
Syed Ehtesham Zamir (1951–2015) was a Pakistani general who headed the internal wing of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), including its political section, during the period preceding the 2002 Pakistani general election. In interviews in 2008, he said that the ISI had carried out what he called "political management" before the 2002 election in support of pro-Pervez Musharraf politicians and stated that such actions had been taken on Musharraf's directives.[1][2]
Early life and education
Zamir was born at Chak Abdul Khaliq in Jhelum.[3] He was the son of the Urdu humorous poet Zamir Jafri.[4][5] He studied at the Military College Jhelum and Gordon College.[6]
Career
Zamir took over the ISI's internal wing on 11 September 2001. The wing included the political desk, and he later said that the immediate task given to him was to ensure the victory of the PML-Q in the 2002 Pakistani general election.[1][7]
In interviews in February 2008, Zamir acknowledged that the ISI had engaged in "political management" before the 2002 polls, including persuading "like-minded politicians" to support Musharraf. He said that such pre-election manipulation was not "purely constitutional" and also called for the closure of the ISI's political cell.[1][2]
Later life and death
After retiring from the army, Zamir became associated with the Syed Zamir Jafri Foundation, which was established to preserve and promote his father's literary work and to undertake welfare activities.[3][8] He died in Rawalpindi in 2015.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b c "'Political management' done in 2002 polls: Zamir". Dawn. 27 February 2008. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ a b "The man, who rigged 2002 polls, spills the beans". The News International. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Major General Ehtisham Zameer (Retd) dies". Business Recorder. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Major General Ehtisham dies". The News International. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "About Foundation". Syed Zamir Jafri Foundation. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "Major General (Retd) Ihtisham Zamir Jafri - Defence Journal".
- ^ "Game of thrones: disclosures of Dr Ishratul Ebad — I". The News International. 14 January 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "adieu General Zamir". The Nation. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2026.