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Rafiq Tarar

Pakistani judge and activist (1929–2022)

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Muhammad Rafiq Tarar was a Pakistani politician and jurist who served as the ninth president of Pakistan from 1998 until he left office in 2001. He also served as a senator from Punjab in 1997; and, before entering politics, as a senior justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan from 1992 to 1994 and as the chief justice of the Lahore High Court from 1989 to 1991.

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Born
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Place of birth
Gujranwala wd
Died
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Place of death
Lahore wd
Citizenship
British Raj, Pakistan wd
Occupation
judge, politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Pakistan Muslim League, Pakistan Muslim League (N) wd
Education
University of the Punjab, Islamia College, Gujranwala wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Pakistan (1 January 1998 – 20 June 2001)
  • Senator (1997–1998)
  • Senior Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (17 January 1991 – 1 November 1994)
  • Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (6 March 1989 – 31 October 1991)

Questions

When was Rafiq Tarar born?
Rafiq Tarar was born on 2 November 1929 in Gujranwala.
What positions has Rafiq Tarar held?
Positions held by Rafiq Tarar include: President of Pakistan (1998–2001); Senator (1997–1998); Senior Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (1991–1994); Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (1989–1991).
Where did Rafiq Tarar study?
Rafiq Tarar was educated at University of the Punjab, Islamia College, Gujranwala.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Rafiq Tarar · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q34935 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pride of Performance Award by President of Pakistan (cropped).jpg by Pauleee1 (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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