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Pakistani journalist, columnist, and politician

Ayaz Amir (Urdu: ایاز امیر) is a Pakistani Journalist, analyst, columnist, former military officer, diplomat and politician.^[3] Previously, he had been a member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in 1990s and a member of the National Assembly between 2008 and 2013.^[4]

In September 2022, Amir's son Shahnawaz was indicted by police for the murder of his wife, Sarah Inam.^[5]

Early life

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Ayaz Amir was born in Bhagwal village of Chakwal.

He received his education from Lawrence College, Murree and then joined Pakistan Military Academy as a cadet officer.^[6][7][8] He retired as a captain from the Pakistan Army and joined the foreign service.^[9][8]

In 1981, he was imprisoned again for five months.^[9]

Political career

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Ayaz Amir had been a part of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) prior to joining PML-N.

He then le