Salmaan Taseer
Governor of Punjab, Pakistan
Born
1944
81 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Pakistan
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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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