Life Timeline
A chronological journey through the milestones, achievements, and defining moments of Aslam Hayat's life.
A Life in Full
From Pakistan to London to Canada — each entry marks a chapter in a remarkable life.
Born in Lahore, Pakistan
Aslam Hayat was born on 23 March 1933 in Lahore, Pakistan, with family roots in Subhan Pur, Kapurthala, Punjab.
Born in Lahore, Pakistan
Aslam Hayat was born on 23 March 1933 in Lahore, Pakistan, with family roots in Subhan Pur, Kapurthala, Punjab.
Partition of India
Aslam Hayat witnessed the Partition of India as a teenager in Lahore — an experience that shaped his writing and historical outlook throughout his life.
Partition of India
Aslam Hayat witnessed the Partition of India as a teenager in Lahore — an experience that shaped his writing and historical outlook throughout his life.
Qualified as Chartered Accountant, London
He travelled to London, United Kingdom, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant — the professional foundation for his subsequent public-sector career.
Qualified as Chartered Accountant, London
He travelled to London, United Kingdom, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant — the professional foundation for his subsequent public-sector career.
Director-level, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
Over the course of several decades, Aslam Hayat served in increasingly senior leadership positions within the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), ultimately rising to director-level responsibilities. His career was marked by dedication, integrity, and a commitment to public service.
Director-level, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
Over the course of several decades, Aslam Hayat served in increasingly senior leadership positions within the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), ultimately rising to director-level responsibilities. His career was marked by dedication, integrity, and a commitment to public service.
Arrived in Canada
Aslam Hayat arrived in Canada in 1989 and settled in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he would remain for the rest of his life.
Arrived in Canada
Aslam Hayat arrived in Canada in 1989 and settled in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he would remain for the rest of his life.
Columnist, The Miracle Newspaper
For more than twenty-five years, Aslam Hayat maintained a regular column in The Miracle, Vancouver's Pakistani community newspaper, authoring over 650 articles covering history, current affairs, community issues, personal reflections, and the experiences of the South Asian diaspora.
Columnist, The Miracle Newspaper
For more than twenty-five years, Aslam Hayat maintained a regular column in The Miracle, Vancouver's Pakistani community newspaper, authoring over 650 articles covering history, current affairs, community issues, personal reflections, and the experiences of the South Asian diaspora.
Passed Away in Vancouver
Aslam Hayat passed away on 30 May 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, aged 93. إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Passed Away in Vancouver
Aslam Hayat passed away on 30 May 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, aged 93. إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Scholarship & Spirituality
Beyond the milestones — the scholars, mystics, and thinkers who shaped his intellectual life.
Verily, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.