Pakistani politician (1956–2020)
Ayatullah Durrani (1 January 1956 – 5 July 2020) was a Pakistani politician who served as Member of National Assembly of Pakistan and Minister of State for Industries and Production.
Early life and education.
Durrani was born in Pringabad, Mastung District, Balochistan. He was a native speaker of Dehwari. 
He had a PhD Degree in Physics, and has served in various positions as President Peoples Students Federation, Kalat Division (1974–1976), President Peoples Students Federation Balochistan (1977–1984), Hon. Lecturer (Physics Dept) University of Baluchistan (1981–1988), Hon. Principal Scientific Adviser University of Baluchistan (1981–1988), Officer In-charge, Pakistan Scientific &amp; Technology Information Center (PASTIC), President Peoples Youth Organization Baluchistan (1985–1989), Adviser To The Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (Balochistan Affairs) (1989–1990), General Secretary, Peoples Democratic Alliance, Baluchistan (1992–1993), Member Islamic Ideology Council, Islamabad (1993–1996), Chairman Bait-ul-Mall Balochistan (1993–1996), Joint Secretary Pakistan Hockey Federation (1993–1996), President Baseball Association, Balochistan (1999–2002).
Career.
He ran for the Parliament of Pakistan in General elections of 2008 from (NA-268) Kalat-cum-Mastung on Pakistan Peoples Party ticket. He won the elections and was sworn in as Minister of state for Industries and Production. He lost his seat in 2013 General elections.
In September 2010, he asked President Barack Obama to offer Eid prayers at Ground Zero Mosque to become Ameer-ul-Momineen of Muslim Ummah.
Death.
Ayatullah Durrani died on 5 July 2020, from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan at Fatima Jinnah General and Chest Hospital in Quetta. Five days before his death, he tested positive for Coronavirus and was on ventilator.
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