| Muhammad Mian Soomro محمد میاں سومرو |
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President of Pakistan (interim)
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| In office 18 August 2008 – 9 September 2008 |
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| Prime Minister | Yousaf Raza Gillani |
| Preceded by | Pervez Musharraf |
| Succeeded by | Asif Ali Zardari |
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| In office 16 November 2007 – 25 March 2008 |
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| President | Pervez Musharraf |
| Preceded by | Shaukat Aziz |
| Succeeded by | Yousaf Raza Gillani |
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Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan
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| In office 25 March 2008 – 12 March 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Farooq Naek |
| In office 12 March 2003 – 16 November 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Wasim Sajjad |
| Succeeded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
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| Born | 19 August 1950 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Political party | PML-Q |
| Religion | Islam |
Muhammad Mian Soomro (Sindhi: محمد میاں سومرو) (born August 19, 1950) is a Pakistani politician who has been the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan since 2003. He was the caretaker Prime Minister from November 16, 2007 to March 25, 2008 and became the interim President of Pakistan upon the resignation of Pervez Musharraf on August 18, 2008, serving in that post until September 9, 2008.He is the son of Ahmed Mian Soomro, son of Moula Bux Soomro.
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Family
Soomro comes from a renowned political family of Sindh that has been active in public life since 1923. [1]. His father, the late Ahmad Mian Soomro, was a seasoned parliamentarian who was Deputy Speaker of the West Pakistan Assembly and a member of the Senate and helped establish the Senate Committee Systems. His Uncle Elahi Bux Soomro was Speaker of the Natonal Assembly of Pakistan and was several times Federal Minister.
Professional life
Banker
An internationally recognized professional banker, Soomro held various top positions both at home and abroad in national and international organizations.[2]
He has also worked in important positions for major banks:
- Bank of America
- General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of International Bank of Yemen
- Faysal Islamic Bank of Bahrain
- Muslim Commercial Bank
- Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan
- Federal Bank of Cooperatives
- National Bank of Pakistan
Soomro earned great recognition for his achievements during his time with these organizations. He was also instrumental in the establishment of microcredit banking in Pakistan.
He also held a position at the board of directors of Shell Pakistan Ltd.
Civil servant
Soomro's public service role started with his appointment as the Governor of Sindh on 25 May 2000.
Chairman of the Senate
Soomro resigned from the office of Sindh Governor on 26 December 2002 to contest the Senate elections. He was elected as a Senator on 23 February 2003 and was subsequently elected as Chairman of the Senate on 12 March 2003.
Caretaker Prime Minister
Soomro was appointed as caretaker prime minister on 15 November 2007, at the expiration of the term of the previous prime minister, Shaukat Aziz, ahead of a new parliamentary election.[3] On 16 November, Soomro was sworn in as prime minister by President Pervez Musharraf.[4] His term ended on 25 March 2008, when Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani was sworn in as prime minister.
President of Pakistan
As required by the constitution, Soomro (in his position as Chairman of the Senate) automatically became President on 18 August 2008, upon the resignation of Musharraf.[5] The constitution also required that a new President be elected by Parliament within 30 days.
Asif Ali Zardari was elected President and subsequently sworn in on 9 September 2008,[6] succeeding Soomro.
See also
- Establishment (Pakistan)
- Prime Minister of Pakistan
- Chief Justice of Pakistan
- Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army
- Constitution of Pakistan
References
- ^ Dawn.com "Soomro heads interim govt: Inamul Haq, Ishrat Hussain, Salman Taseer, Nisar Memon, Pir of Taunsa Sharif among ministers"
- ^ DAWN.com "Soomro heads interim govt: Inamul Haq, Ishrat Hussain, Salman Taseer, Nisar Memon, Pir of Taunsa Sharif among ministers"
- ^ Khalid Qayum and Khaleeq Ahmed, "Musharraf Picks Soomro as Interim Premier Until Polls", Bloomberg.com, November 15, 2007.
- ^ "Soomro takes oath as Pakistan's caretaker PM", Xinhua (chinadaily.com.cn), November 16, 2007.
- ^ "Soomro takes over as Pak President", Press Trust of India, August 18, 2008.
- ^ Jane Perlez, "Bhutto's widower takes office in Pakistan", International Herald Tribune, 9 September 2008.
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| Preceded by Azim Daudpota |
Governor of Sindh 2000 – 2002 |
Succeeded by Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan |
| Preceded by Wasim Sajjad |
Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan 2003 – 2007 |
Succeeded by Jan Mohammad Jamali Acting |
| Preceded by Shaukat Aziz |
Prime Minister of Pakistan 2007 – 2008 |
Succeeded by Yousaf Raza Gillani |
| Preceded by Jan Mohammad Jamali Acting |
Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan 2008 – 2009 |
Succeeded by Farooq Naek |
| Preceded by Pervez Musharraf |
President of Pakistan Acting 2008 |
Succeeded by Asif Ali Zardari |
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