Dr Rifaat paid glowing tributes

Islamabad: Paying glowing tributes to Dr Syed Rifaat Hussain, former Chairperson, DSS Department, Quaid-i-Azam University, speakers said that the indelible legacy of the academic and diplomat, who passed away last week, will live on to inspire his students and friends.

They were addressing a condolence reference for Prof Rifaat organised here by Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), former senator Mushahid Hussain Syed lauded diplomatic skills and journalistic prowess of Rifaat Hussain in projecting Pakistan’s narrative during challenging times. Jalil Abbas Jilani, former foreign minister, highlighted Dr Rifaat’s pivotal role in shaping generations of young minds and commended his contribution as the Dean, NUST, and member BoG, IRS.

Former ambassador Ashraf Jehangir Qazi lauded Dr Rifaat as an exceptional professor and researcher who left an indelible intellectual legacy in multiple disciplines. Zamir Akram, former permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, emphasised that Dr Rifaat’s services to the nation during difficult times would always be remembered.