Zafar Ali Hilaly

Zafar Ali Hilaly

Zafar Ali Hilaly is a Pakistani political analyst and diplomat who has previously served as an ambassador to Yemen, Nigeria, and (from February 2001) Italy. He was Special Secretary (Foreign Affairs) (G22) to the Prime Minister (1993–96); Special Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1997–98); and Additional Foreign Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1991–93). A columnist, he often writes for newspapers such as the Daily Times, The Express Tribune, and The News International. Additionally, he makes frequent appearances on 92 News in his capacity as an analyst and has his own program on GNN TV on weekends from 10–11 p.m. Mr Hilaly has an LLB (Hons) from King’s College, University of London and an MSc from the Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.