Background
He was born at Isakhel in district Mianwali.
He was born at Isakhel in district Mianwali.
After initial education, he opted for religious education in Lahore. He obtained his master"s degree from Islamia College,Lahore, and was later appointed the Dean of Islamic Studies at the same college. He remained at that position until 1947, after which he joined active politics.
Abdus Sattar Khan Niazi was an active participant in the political struggle for the creation of Pakistan.
He was elected to the Senate of Pakistan in 1994 for a six years term. Abdus Sattar Khan Niazi never married and devoted his life to his political and religious career.
He was elected member of the National Assembly of Pakistan twice, in 1988 and 1990.