President of Pakistan
The President is head of state, civilian Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
The President is elected indirectly by the Parliament of Pakistan for a term of 5 years and act as ceremonial figurehead. The President:
- has no direct authority in running the government
- directly grants pardons, reprieves
- appoints higher commands in military (with support from the Prime Minister)
- confirms judicial appointments in national court system
Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari became 14th President of Pakistan on 10 March 2024. He earlier served as the 11th president of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013, the first president born after Independence. He is the widower of twice-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto.
Previous Presidents
Arif Alvi
09 Sep 2018 – 10 Mar 2024
Mamnoon Hussain
09 Sep 2013 – 09 Sep 2018
Asif Ali Zardari
09 Sep 2008 – 09 Sep 2013
Pervez Musharraf
19 Nov 2007 – 18 Aug 2008
Pervez Musharraf
20 Jun 2001 – 15 Oct 2007
Rafiq Tarar
01 Jan 1998 – 21 Jun 2001
Farooq Leghari
14 Nov 1993 – 02 Dec 1997
Ghulam Ishaq Khan
17 Aug 1988 – 18 Jul 1993
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
16 Sep 1978 – 17 Aug 1988
Fazal Elahi Chaudhry
14 Aug 1973 – 16 Sep 1978
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
20 Dec 1971 – 14 Aug 1973
Yahya Khan
25 Mar 1969 – 20 Dec 1971
Mohammad Ayub Khan
08 Jun 1962 – 25 Mar 1969
Mohammad Ayub Khan
27 Oct 1958 – 08 Jun 1962
Iskander Ali Mirza
23 Mar 1956 – 27 Oct 1958