Muhammad Mian Soomro facts for kids
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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) |
| Succeeded by | Abid Hussain Bhayo |
| 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 (born 19 August 1950) is a well-known Pakistani politician and banker. He has held many important jobs 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 and as a Federal Minister.
Soomro comes from an important family in the Sindh region. His family has been involved in politics since 1923. His father, Ahmed Mian Soomro, was also a politician. He was the Deputy Speaker of the West Pakistan Assembly. Muhammad Mian Soomro's grandfather, Khan Bahadur Haji Moula Bux Soomro, was also a politician.
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Professional Career
Muhammad Mian Soomro is known around the world as a professional banker. He worked in many top roles in banks both in Pakistan and other countries.
He held important positions at several major banks:
- Bank of America
- International Bank of Yemen (where he was general manager and CEO)
- Faysal Islamic Bank of Bahrain
- MCB Bank
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (also known as Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan)
- Federal Bank of Cooperatives
- President of National Bank of Pakistan
Soomro was praised for his achievements in these organizations. He also helped start microcredit banking in Pakistan. This type of banking gives small loans to people who might not get loans from regular banks. He was also on the board of directors for Shell Pakistan Ltd.
Political Career
Soomro's journey in public service began when he became the Governor of Sindh.
Governor of Sindh
Muhammad Mian Soomro was appointed as the Governor of Sindh on 25 May 2000. This was his first big role in public service.
Chairman of the Senate
Soomro left his job as Governor of Sindh on 26 December 2002. He did this to run for elections to the Senate. He was elected as a Senator on 23 February 2003. Soon after, on 12 March 2003, he was chosen as the Chairman of the Senate. He held this position for several years.
Caretaker Prime Minister
On 15 November 2007, Soomro was chosen to be the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan. A caretaker prime minister leads the country for a short time to make sure elections happen fairly. He was sworn in by President Pervez Musharraf on 16 November. His term as caretaker prime minister ended on 25 March 2008. After that, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani became the new prime minister.
Acting President of Pakistan
When President Pervez Musharraf resigned on 18 August 2008, Soomro automatically became the Acting President. This happened because he was the Chairman of the Senate, and the constitution says the Senate Chairman takes over if the President resigns. The constitution also required a new President to be elected within 30 days.
Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the new President. He was sworn in on 9 September 2008, taking over from Soomro.
Involvement with Education
Soomro is a trustee of the ILM Trust. He is also a member of the Board of Governors for the UMT. UMT is a private university 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
