Statesmanship
Jamali rose to public prominence in 1980 and has been associated with Foreign Service of Pakistan since 1980. He presented and headed Pakistan's delegation to the United Nations in 1980 and again in 1991. In 1981, Jamali headed Pakistan's delegation to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy. In 1982, Jamali chaired Pakistan's delegation to the Islamic Agricultural Ministers Conference in Ankara, Turkey, and also led a 21-member delegation of the Parliament to the United States in 1982.
Jamali successfully participated in 1985 general elections and contested for the Prime minister's Secretariat. He competed for the seat of Prime Minister against Muhammad Khan Junejo and Ilahi Bux Soomro. However, Junejo won the slot due to his apolitical ideas and lack of understanding the government operations, although it was proved to be misconception. Jamali took the oath from General Zia-ul-Haq, and appointed as the minister of Ministry of Water and Power in the government of Prime minister Junejo.
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