Key Facts

Published July 29, 2011

Prime Minister of Pakistan (March 25, 2008 - present)

Assumed office on March 25, 2008

Preceded by Muhammad Mian Soomro

Speaker of the National Assembly (October 17, 1993 – February 16, 1997)

Preceded by Gauhar Ayub Khan

Succeeded by Elahi Bux Soomro

Member Parliament

National Assembly 1985-88, 1988-90, 1990-93, 1993-96, 2008- present

Other positions

Federal minister for housing and works, railways, urban affairs and environment 1985-88, 1988-90

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