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Liaquat Ali Khan

लियाकत अली खान

1st Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1947 to 1951

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Liaquat Ali Khan was a Pakistani lawyer, politician and statesman who served as the first prime minister of Pakistan from 1947 until his assassination in 1951. He played a key role in consolidating the state of Pakistan, much as Muhammad Ali Jinnah did in founding it. A leading figure in the Pakistan Movement, he is revered as Quaid-e-Millat and Shaheed-e-Millat.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Karnal wd
Died
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Place of death
Rawalpindi wd
Citizenship
British Raj, Pakistan wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, lawyer wd
Political party
Muslim League, All India Muslim League wd
Education
Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College, Exeter College, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Minto Circle wd
Spouse
Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Pakistan (15 August 1947 – 16 October 1951)
  • Federal Minister for Defence (15 August 1947 – 16 October 1951)
  • Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (15 August 1947 – 27 December 1949)
  • Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Pakistan) (15 August 1947 – 16 October 1951)
  • Minister of Finance (29 October 1946 – 14 August 1947)
  • member of the Central Legislative Assembly

Questions

When was Liaquat Ali Khan born?
Liaquat Ali Khan was born on 1 October 1895 in Karnal.
What positions has Liaquat Ali Khan held?
Positions held by Liaquat Ali Khan include: Prime Minister of Pakistan (1947–1951); Federal Minister for Defence (1947–1951); Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (1947–1949); Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Pakistan) (1947–1951); Minister of Finance (1946–1947).
Where did Liaquat Ali Khan study?
Liaquat Ali Khan was educated at Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College, Exeter College, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Minto Circle.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Liaquat Ali Khan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): लियाकत अली खान · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q295713 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Liaquat Ali Khan.jpg by Liaquat Ali Khan (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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