# Muhammad Khan Junejo

_Prime Minister of Pakistan (1932-1993)_

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> Muhammad Khan Junejo was a Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the tenth prime minister of Pakistan from 1985 to 1988 under president Zia-ul-Haq. He sought to strengthen the parliamentary system and assert civilian control over national affairs, which resulted in tensions with the Zia administration, ultimately leading to his dismissal.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 August 1932 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Sindhri ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P19))
- **Died:** 16 March 1993 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P570))
- **Place of death:** Baltimore ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Pakistan; British Raj ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P106))
- **Political party:** Pakistan Muslim League (J) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P102))
- **Education:** St Patrick's High School, Karachi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P69))
- **Positions held:** Federal Minister for Interior (10 April 1985 – 21 May 1985); Federal Minister for Defence (25 March 1985 – 29 May 1988); Prime Minister of Pakistan (24 March 1985 – 29 May 1988) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952#P39))

## Questions

**When was Muhammad Khan Junejo born?**  
Muhammad Khan Junejo was born on 18 August 1932 in Sindhri.

**What positions has Muhammad Khan Junejo held?**  
Positions held by Muhammad Khan Junejo include: Federal Minister for Interior (1985–1985); Federal Minister for Defence (1985–1988); Prime Minister of Pakistan (1985–1988).

**Where did Muhammad Khan Junejo study?**  
Muhammad Khan Junejo was educated at St Patrick's High School, Karachi.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Muhammad Khan Junejo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Khan_Junejo) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q559952](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559952) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Muhammad Khan Junejo.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Muhammad_Khan_Junejo.jpg)

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