Manzoor Mirza

Manzoor Hussain Mirza
منظور حسین مرزا‬
Professor Manzoor Mirza in 2005
Personal details
Born (1930-08-13)13 August 1930
Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Died 28 March 2016(2016-03-28) (aged 85)
Lahore, Punjab
Nationality Indian (1930–1947), Pakistani (1947–2016)
Alma mater University of the Punjab, Lahore
Murray College, Sialkot

Manzoor Hussain Mirza (Urdu:منظور حسین مرزا; August 13, 1930 – March 28, 2016) was a Pakistani economist who was an Additional Secretary of Education, and Professor of Economics. Manzoor Mirza was well known as a veteran educationist and economist.[1] He has authored many books on English and economics, as well as writing several book reviews.[2]

Early life and education

Born and raised in Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, passed matriculation exam after attending Bhimber High School. Manzoor Mirza graduated with honours in English Literature from Murray College Sialkot and went to University of the Punjab Lahore for masters in Economics.[1]

Books and Contributions

  • Selective Long Essays[3]
  • Sundry Reflections
  • Paragraphs and Essays[4]
  • Special Reflective Essays[5]
  • Text Book of Development Economics
  • Writing Practice for IELTS Test
  • Pool of Topics
  • Writing Topics for TOFEL and other Competitive Exams

Death

Manzoor Mirza died peacefully on 28 March 2016 at the age of 85 in Lahore,[1] Pakistan. The funeral prayers of Manzoor Mirza were offered in Masjid (mosque) near his residence and was buried in Johar Town Graveyard in Lahore.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Prof Manzoor Mirza: An excellent educationist & economist". The Nation. 21 April 2016.
  2. ↑ http://www.darulehsanpublications.com/DEP%20monthly%20news%20letters/News_letters_2010/News%20Letter%20March%202010.pdf
  3. ↑ The CSS Point. "Selective Long Essays By Prof. Manzoor Mirza (ILMI)".
  4. ↑ "Marks in Essay Paper - Page 5 - CSS Forums".
  5. ↑ "Of spiritual, poetic and academic writing".
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