Srinagar, Nov. 5 -- Haji Abdul Qayoom Naseeb, a distinguished son of Charar-i-Sharief, was remembered as an honest politician, an accomplished scholar and a gentleman of rare humility. His life reflected a fine blend of intellectual depth, public service and personal integrity. Born to Haji Abdul Aziz and Saja Apa, a deeply pious woman, Qayoom Sahib completed his M.A. and LL.B. from Aligarh Muslim University in 1952. He initially joined the Education Department as a lecturer but soon resigned to enter public life, where he went on to serve as a Minister on three occasions.As Education Minister, he played an important role in shaping the education sector of Jammu and Kashmir. He was known for listening patiently to people's grievances and ...