Muhammad Mian Soomro
| Muhammad Mian Soomro محمد میاں سومرو | |
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| Acting President of Pakistan | |
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In office 18 August 2008 – 9 September 2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Yousaf Raza Gillani |
| Preceded by | Pervez Musharraf |
| Succeeded by | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Prime Minister of Pakistan Caretaker | |
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In office 16 November 2007 – 25 March 2008 | |
| President | Pervez Musharraf |
| Preceded by | Shaukat Aziz |
| Succeeded by | Yousaf Raza Gillani |
| Chairman of the Senate | |
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In office 9 September 2008 – 11 March 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Farooq Naek |
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In office 25 March 2008 – 18 August 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
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In office 23 March 2003 – 16 November 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Wasim Sajjad |
| Succeeded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
| Governor of Sindh | |
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In office 25 May 2000 – 26 December 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Azim Daudpota |
| Succeeded by | Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
19 August 1950 Karachi, Pakistan (now in Sindh, Pakistan) |
| Political party |
PML (Before 1988) PML (N)(1988–2002) PML (Q)(2002–present) |
| Alma mater | Forman Christian College |
Muhammad Mian Soomro (Sindhi: محمد میاں سومرو; born on 19 August 1950) is a Pakistani politician and a banker who served as the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan from 2003 to 2009.
Soomro hails from an influential Sindhi feudal family that has been active in national politics since 1923. His father, the late Ahmed Mian Soomro, was Deputy Speaker of the West Pakistan Assembly and a member of the Senate and helped to establish the Senate Committee Systems. He is the grandson of another politician, Khan Bahadur Haji Moula Bux Soomro. He was a caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan from 16 November 2007 to 25 March 2008 to oversee the 2008 General Elections and became the Acting President of Pakistan upon the resignation of Pervez Musharraf on 18 August 2008, both by virtue of his office of the Chairman of the Senate.
Professional life
Banker
An internationally recognised professional banker, Soomro held various top positions both at home and abroad in national and international organisations.[1]
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
- MCB Bank
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited formally known as Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan
- Federal Bank of Cooperatives
- President, National Bank of Pakistan
Soomro earned great recognition for his achievements during his time with these organisations. 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.
Governorship
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.[2] On 16 November, Soomro was sworn in as prime minister by President Pervez Musharraf.[3] 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.[4] 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,[5] succeeding Soomro.
Trustee of ILM Trust and Member of UMT Board of Governors
Soomro is a trustee of ILM Trust and member of UMT Board of Governors.[6] UMT is a private-sector university located in Lahore, Pakistan.
See also
- Acting President of 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"
- ↑ Khalid Qayum and Khaleeq Ahmed, "Musharraf Picks Soomro as Interim Premier Until Polls", Bloomberg.com, 15 November 2007.
- ↑ "Soomro takes oath as Pakistan's caretaker PM", Xinhua (chinadaily.com.cn), 16 November 2007.
- ↑ "Soomro takes over as Pak President", Press Trust of India, 18 August 2008.
- ↑ Jane Perlez, "Bhutto's widower takes office in Pakistan", International Herald Tribune, 9 September 2008.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/umtofficial
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Azim Daudpota |
Governor of Sindh 2000–2002 |
Succeeded by Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan |
| Preceded by Wasim Sajjad |
Chairmen of the Senate 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 2008 |
Succeeded by Jan Mohammad Jamali Acting |
| Preceded by Pervez Musharraf |
President of Pakistan Acting 2008 |
Succeeded by Asif Ali Zardari |
| Preceded by Jan Mohammad Jamali Acting |
Chairmen of the Senate 2008–2009 |
Succeeded by Farooq Naek |
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