Former president Mamnoon Hussain passes away in Karachi
KARACHI: Former president of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain passed away on Wednesday in Karachi after a… Read More
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Mamnoon Hussain
Former President Mamnoon Hussain was born on December 23, 1940 at Agra in British India, Mamnoon Hussain, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan migrated to Pakistan in 1949 with his entire family. Graduating in commerce (Hons.) from Karachi University in 1963, he joined the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi to do Master in business Administration in 1965. Initially supporting and strengthening his father’s business, he shifted to his own business in textile.
Mamnoon Hussainbegan to take interest in national politics in 1968 when he became chairman and joined the Pakistan Muslim League (PML) led by Nurul Amin. Initially an activist with a missionary and reformative zeal in 1968, Hussain began joint secretary of the Pakistan Muslim League’s Karachi chapter. In 1993, he officially joined the PML(N) led by Nawaz Sharif and was appointed the Finance Secretary of the PML(N) in Sindh.
This was the first time in Pakistan’s history that a second consecutive elected presidency completed its term, first being the presidency of Asif Ali Zardari. Before Zardari, only elected president to complete his term was Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry but there was no succession by an election.
Mamnoon Hussain completes tenure, leaves presidency
ISLAMABAD: Mamnoon Hussain completed his five year tenure as President of Pakistan on Saturday and… Read More
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‘Thank you for 5 silent years’: Social media be grateful to Pakistan’s ‘invisible’ president
Mr. Mamnoon Hussain completes his five years of Presidency today, and people on the social… Read More
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President Mamnoon Hussain says can’t provide desired relief to Nawaz Sharif
LONDON: President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said that he can't provide the desired "relief" to… Read More
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Scotland college confers honorary fellowship on President Mamnoon
EDINBURGH: The Scotland’s Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has conferred the honorary fellowship on… Read More
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‘It is divine law that corrupt people eventually get arrested’: President Mamnoon
LONDON: President Mamnoon Hussain has called for taking action against corruption and accountability of corrupt… Read More
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President Mamnoon says stands by his Panama papers’ statement
LONDON: President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday said that he stands by his famous statement about… Read More
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Self-sacrifice can help country get rid of political, economic problems: Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said the country could overcome political, social and economic problems… Read More
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Polling for presidential elections to be held on Sep 4: ECP
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced the schedule for the election… Read More
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President Mamnoon delays foreign visit to administer oath to next PM
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain has decided to postpone his foreign trip in order to administer… Read More
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President approves assistance package for needy writers and artists
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday approved an assistance package of more than ten million… Read More
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ECP prepares for presidential elections as Mamnoon nears tenure end
ISLAMABAD: After the general elections on July 25, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is… Read More
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Mamnoon in Turkey to attend Erdogan’s oath taking ceremony
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Sunday arrived Ankara on a three-day official visit where he will… Read More
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Pakistan to continue cooperation for peace in Afghanistan: Mamnoon Hussain
DUSHANBE: President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said that Pakistan will continue cooperating for peace in… Read More
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Energy related talks- President Mamnoon Hussain visits Tajikistan
DUSHANBE: President Mamnoon Hussain visits Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Monday for a four-day official visit. President's four… Read More
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Pakistan ready to help world in addressing water crisis challenges: Mamnoon
DUSHANBE: President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistan was ready to extend all out cooperation… Read More
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Pakistan to strengthen bilateral relations with Russia, Uzbekistan
President Mamnoon Hussain met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan… Read More
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2018 elections to bring economic stability in Pakistan, President Mamnoon hopes
QINGDAO: In a session of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Summit at Qingdao on Sunday, President of… Read More
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Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to deepen bilateral relations
President Mamnoon Hussain met his counterpart Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan on the sidelines of the… Read More
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Caretaker PM, President discuss matters regarding general elections
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk called on President Mamnoon Hussain in Islamabad on Saturday… Read More
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