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Muhammad Mian Soomro
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محمد میاں سومرو
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Soomro in 2016
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| Minister of Privatisation | |
| In office 5 October 2018 – 10 April 2022 |
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| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Imran Khan |
| Preceded by | Shamshad Akhtar (caretaker) |
| Acting President of Pakistan | |
| In office 18 August 2008 – 9 September 2008 |
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| Prime Minister | Yusuf Raza Gillani |
| Preceded by | Pervez Musharraf |
| Succeeded by | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan | |
| In office 16 November 2007 – 24 March 2008 |
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| President | Pervez Musharraf |
| Preceded by | Shaukat Aziz |
| Succeeded by | Yusuf Raza Gillani |
| 4th Chairman of the Senate | |
| In office 9 September 2008 – 11 March 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Farooq Naek |
| In office 25 March 2008 – 18 August 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
| In office 23 March 2003 – 16 November 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Wasim Sajjad |
| Succeeded by | Jan Mohammad Jamali (Acting) |
| 26th Governor of Sindh | |
| In office 25 May 2000 – 26 December 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Azim Daudpota |
| Succeeded by | Ishratul Ibad |
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| Born | 19 August 1950 Karachi, Sindh, Dominion of Pakistan |
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| Alma mater | Forman Christian College |
Muhammad Mian Soomro (Sindhi: محمد ميان سومرو; Urdu: محمد میاں سومرو; born August 19, 1950) is a well-known Pakistani politician and banker. He has held several very important positions in Pakistan's government. These include being the Chairman of the Senate, the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, and even the Acting President of Pakistan. He also served as the 26th Governor of Sindh province and as the Federal Minister for Privatization.
Soomro comes from an influential family in Sindh, Pakistan. His family has been involved in national politics since 1923. His father, Ahmed Mian Soomro, was a Deputy Speaker and a Senator. His grandfather, Khan Bahadur Haji Moula Bux Soomro, was also a politician.
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Soomro's Professional Career
Muhammad Mian Soomro is known as an expert banker around the world. He has worked in many top roles both in Pakistan and other countries.
He held important positions at several major banks:
- Bank of America
- International Bank of Yemen (where he was the general manager and CEO)
- Faysal Islamic Bank of Bahrain
- MCB Bank
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (also known as the Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan)
- Federal Bank of Cooperatives
- National Bank of Pakistan (where he was President)
Soomro was praised for his achievements in these organizations. He also played a key role in starting microcredit banking in Pakistan. This type of banking helps small businesses and individuals get loans. He was also on the board of directors for Shell Pakistan Ltd.
Governor of Sindh Province
Soomro began his public service when he was appointed as the Governor of Sindh on May 25, 2000. The Governor is the head of a province, similar to a state governor in other countries.
Chairman of the Senate
Soomro left his role as Governor of Sindh on December 26, 2002. He did this to run in the Senate elections. He was elected as a Senator on February 23, 2003. Soon after, on March 12, 2003, he was elected as the Chairman of the Senate. The Senate is one of the two houses of Pakistan's Parliament.
Caretaker Prime Minister
On November 15, 2007, Soomro was chosen as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan. A caretaker prime minister leads the government for a short time. Their main job is to oversee elections fairly. Soomro was sworn in by President Pervez Musharraf on November 16. His term ended on March 25, 2008, after the new parliamentary election.
Acting President of Pakistan
When President Pervez Musharraf resigned on August 18, 2008, Soomro automatically became the Acting President. This happened because he was the Chairman of the Senate, and the constitution states that the Chairman of the Senate takes over if the President resigns. He served as Acting President until a new President, Asif Ali Zardari, was elected and sworn in on September 9, 2008.
Involvement in Education
Soomro is also a trustee of the ILM Trust. He is a member of the Board of Governors for the UMT. UMT is a private university located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is known as one of the top universities in Asia.
See also
In Spanish: Muhammad Mian Soomro para niños
- Acting President of Pakistan
- Prime Minister of Pakistan
- Chief Justice of Pakistan
- Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army
- Constitution of Pakistan
