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Farooq Leghari

Pakistani politician (1940-2010)

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Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari was a Pakistani politician who served as the eighth president of Pakistan from 1993 until his resignation in 1997. He, prior to his presidency, also served as the minister of foreign affairs in 1993; the minister for water and power from 1988 to 1990; and a senator from 1975 to 1977. He was the first ethnic Baloch to be elected president.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Choti Zareen wd
Died
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Place of death
Rawalpindi wd
Citizenship
Pakistan, British Raj wd
Occupation
diplomat, politician wd
Political party
Pakistan Muslim League (2002–2010), Pakistan Peoples Party (1973–1997) wd
Education
Forman Christian College, Aitchison College, St Catherine's College wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Pakistan (14 November 1993 – 2 December 1997)
  • Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (19 October 1993 – 14 November 1993)
  • Minister for Water and Power (28 December 1988 – 6 August 1990)
  • Senator

Questions

When was Farooq Leghari born?
Farooq Leghari was born on 29 May 1940 in Choti Zareen.
What positions has Farooq Leghari held?
Positions held by Farooq Leghari include: President of Pakistan (1993–1997); Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (1993–1993); Minister for Water and Power (1988–1990); Senator.
Where did Farooq Leghari study?
Farooq Leghari was educated at Forman Christian College, Aitchison College, St Catherine's College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Farooq Leghari · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q334059 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Farooq Leghari (cropped).jpg by Samar Saeed Akhtar (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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