Kausar Niazi
Kausar Niazi (Urdu: کوثر نیازی), born as Muhammad Hayyat Khan and commonly known as Maulana Kausar Niazi (21 April 1934 – 19 March 1994), was a prominent Pakistani politician and a religious scholar. A key figure in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), he was one of the most influential federal ministers in Bhutto’s cabinet from 1974 to 1977. Known for his eloquence and religious scholarship, Niazi played a pivotal role in shaping policy and remained one of Bhutto’s closest aides and most trusted confidants.
Born in Musakhel, Punjab, he hailed from a distinguished family; his father Fateh Khan Niazi Luqi-khel, and uncle Muzaffar Khan Niazi Luqi-khel, were prominent figures in the region. Niazi’s political career was marked by steadfast loyalty to Bhutto, serving as a minister for six years and actively contributing to the PPP’s vision.
