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Wasim Sajjad

Acting President of Pakistan in 1993 and 1997–98

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Wasim Sajjad Jan is a Pakistani conservative politician and lawyer who briefly served as the acting president of Pakistan on two occasions and as the Chairman of the Senate in 1988 and 1999.

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Born
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Place of birth
Jalandhar wd
Citizenship
Pakistan, British Raj wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Pakistan Muslim League, Pakistan Muslim League wd
Education
Wadham College, City Law School, University of the Punjab wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Pakistan (2 December 1997 – 1 January 1998)
  • President of Pakistan (18 July 1993 – 14 November 1993)
  • Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan (24 December 1988 – 12 October 1999)
  • Federal Minister for Interior (29 March 1987 – 28 July 1987)
  • Federal Minister for Law and Justice (20 September 1986 – 4 December 1988)
  • Senator

Awards wd

  • Rhodes Scholarship (1964)

Questions

When was Wasim Sajjad born?
Wasim Sajjad was born on 30 March 1941 in Jalandhar.
What positions has Wasim Sajjad held?
Positions held by Wasim Sajjad include: President of Pakistan (1997–1998); President of Pakistan (1993–1993); Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan (1988–1999); Federal Minister for Interior (1987–1987); Federal Minister for Law and Justice (1986–1988).
Where did Wasim Sajjad study?
Wasim Sajjad was educated at Wadham College, City Law School, University of the Punjab.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Wasim Sajjad · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q660584 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Wasim Sajjad.png by КАНАЛ МИР ТЯНЬШИ CHANNEL WORLD OF TIENS (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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