Our friend and member of the Police Service of Pakistan, Shaukat Ali Khan, left us aghast on Monday, 24 September, when the news of his sudden death splashed on the electronic media. People who knew him even remotely were also deeply saddened. He was very young when he decided to leave for heavens. He was only 62. He was the youngest amongst us (PSP 1973).
Shaukat Ali was a thorough gentleman and a graceful person. His greatest quality was his humility. He had everything to make him arrogant and proud. His family background and education. His father was the Wazir-e-Azam of Wali-e-Swat. Shaukat was Atchisonian. But he was always polite and gentle. He was a private person but not aloof. He would endear everybody with his friendly approach.
He liked sports and sports page of the newspaper. He spent most of his professionally life in KP and came to Islamabad at the fag end of his career. He was liked by his colleagues and subordinates alike. When an officer junior to him was posted as Director General FIA, he proceeded on leave and opted to retire as an OSD. He was ignored for the positions of Commandant Frontier Constabulary and IGP KPK. He deserved Grade 22 but was again ignored. Shaukat Ali was a loving person, free from arrogance, conceit, intrigues, jealousy and greed. He was a man of integrity. He was a wonderful person. His departure from this world is a great loss for his family and friends.
May his soul rest in peace!
ASGHAR MAHMOOD
Islamabad