Athar Ali (scientist)
Athar Ali | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 August 1963 Muzaffargarh, West Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Died | 4 October 2003 (aged 40) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Alma mater | NED University of Engineering and Technology |
| Known for | Pakistani missile and space program |
| Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2004) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | System engineering |
| Institutions | Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) |
| Doctoral advisor | Dr. Ehtasam Hussain Shah |
Dr. Athar Ali (20 August 1963 – 4 October 2003) was a Pakistani system engineer and a rocket scientist who was murdered in Karachi on 4 October 2003. He was an expert in missile technology and was the senior scientist at the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) during the time of the development of Shaheen missile guidance system. SUPARCO is a Pakistani governmental agency. His death led to the mass demonstration in a Shiite community in Karachi.