Salmaan Taseer

Governor of Punjab, Pakistan

Salmaan Taseer - Governor of Punjab, Pakistan
Born

1944
81 years ago

Died

January 4th, 2011
14 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Pakistan

Links & References

Served as the 26th Governor of Punjab from 2008 until assassination in 2011. Taseer was a prominent businessman and politician. He actively participated in the Pakistan People's Party and was an advocate for liberalization and minority rights. He played a significant role in various economic initiatives and remained vocal against extremism. Taseer's critique of blasphemy laws sparked substantial debate in Pakistan, resulting in both support and opposition from various sectors of society.

Served as Governor of Punjab, Pakistan

Advocated for minority rights

Criticized blasphemy laws

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