Wasim Sajjad
Wasim Sajjad (b. March 30, 1941) was President of Pakistan on two occasions, serving as intermn President prior to elections.
Sajjad was born on March 30, 1941 in Jalandhar, Punjab (Now in India). His father was a justice, and he would follow in his footsteps, becoming a lawyer, and attending Oxford University.
His political career began in the 1980s when he was elected to the Pakistani Senate. He moved up to Chairman of the Senate, and served his first term as President in 1993, following the resignation of Ghulam Ishaq Khan. As interm president, Sajjad was essentially a placeholder for the office until elections were completed. He would run in the election for President, but was defeated by Farooq Leghari. In 1997, Sajjad was again made interm President and stepped down upon the election of Muhammad Rafiq Tarar.
Sajjad continues to serve in the Pakistani govermnet, and is known for his concillitory nature among parties.
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1941 | 30 March | 30th March | Farooq Leghari | Ghulam Ishaq Khan | List of Presidents of Pakistan | March 30 | March 30th | Muhammad Rafiq Tarar | President of Pakistan
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