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Born in Dhirkot district on April 04 1924, Khan attained secondary education from the University of Punjab after which he joined the British Indian Army's Engineer Corps.
The 91-year-old Khan, based on his credibility and knowledge was elected the president of AJK four times and also as prime minister and leader of the opposition AJK.
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Further, Khan was also the supreme leader of the AJK Muslim Conference and played a vital role in 1975 as the facilitator between Pakistan National Alliance and the government of Pakistan.
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According to reports, the AJK government a three-day mourning period during which the AJK flag will fly at half-mast.
Khan was buried at Ghaziabad Dhirkot Bagh on Friday while his funeral prayers were offered in Rawalpindi's Race Course Ground.
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