# 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 30 March 1941 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Jalandhar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Pakistan; British Raj ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P106))
- **Political party:** Pakistan Muslim League; Pakistan Muslim League ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P102))
- **Education:** Wadham College; City Law School; University of the Punjab ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P69))
- **Official website:** senate.gov.pk/en/profile.php?uid=107 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P856))
- **Positions held:** 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P39))
- **Awards:** Rhodes Scholarship ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660584#P166))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Wasim Sajjad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasim_Sajjad) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
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