Farooq Leghari
Politician, 8th President of Pakistan
Born
May 29th, 1940
84 years ago
Died
October 20th, 2010
14 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Pakistan
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Served as the 8th President of Pakistan from 1993 to 1997. Had a background in engineering and politics, contributing significantly to the development of agricultural policies. Played a crucial role in transitioning Pakistan into a multi-party democracy during the 1990s and emphasized economic reforms and modernization.
Served as President of Pakistan
Introduced economic reforms
Advanced agricultural policies
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