Digital Legacy Archive
Ikramullah Shahid
Advocate of the High Court, Writer, Politician
Preserving five decades of literary, political, and social legacy — for family, researchers, and future generations.
- Profession
- Advocate, High Court
- Office Held
- Deputy Speaker, KP Assembly
- Scholarship
- M.Phil · Iqbal Studies
- Authored
- 10+ Books & Papers
Biography
Ikramullah Shahid was born on June 12, 1949, in Mardan, into a family deeply rooted in scholarly and patriotic traditions. His father, Maulana Midrar Ullah Midrar, was a key figure in the Pakistan Independence Movement — a legacy of service and scholarship that profoundly shaped his life.
Political Timeline
1970s — 2024
- 1949
Born in Mardan
Born on June 12, 1949 into a scholarly, patriotic family.
- 1972
Completed Higher Education
Earned his Master's in Islamic Studies and began legal practice.
- 1979
Entered Politics
Elected Councilor and Chairman, Municipal Committee Mardan.
- 1983
Re-elected
Re-elected, continuing municipal leadership in Mardan.
- 2002
Elected MPA & Deputy Speaker
Elected MPA on the MMA ticket; became Deputy Speaker of the KP Provincial Assembly on November 27, 2002.
- 2006
Completed term as Deputy Speaker
Served as Deputy Speaker until March 21, 2006.
Court Cases
Electoral Dispute Resolution
Representation before the election tribunal regarding a provincial constituency.
Defence of Religious Freedom
A case defending the right to assemble and express belief peacefully.
Public Interest Litigation on Civic Rights
A petition concerning municipal civic rights and public amenities in Mardan.
Gallery
“Justice delayed in conscience is justice denied in life.”
Tributes
“My father taught us that knowledge without service is incomplete. He lived that lesson every day.”
“His columns shaped how a generation of young readers in Mardan thought about their society.”
“His defence of cherished beliefs was matched only by his gentleness toward those who disagreed.”