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Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin KCIE (19 July 1894 – 22 October 1964) was a Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the second governor-general of Pakistan from 1948 to 1951, and later as the second prime minister of Pakistan from 1951 to 1953.
Aug 28, 2017 · Learn about Khawaja Nazimuddin, a Bengali politician and one of the founding fathers of Pakistan. He served as Governor-General, Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League, and faced various challenges and riots during his tenure.
Khawaja Nazimuddin, born in Dhaka, is known for being one of the most influential politicians in the history of East Bengal and Pakistan. Even though he hailed from the aristocratic Nawab family of East Bengal, this famous leader was considered by many as the epitome of humility.
Khwaja Nazimuddin was one of the most popular figures in the political history of Pakistan in its formative phase. He belonged to the rare breed of politicians, against whom a single charge of corruption or misuse of power was ever levelled, despite his extended stay in public offices.
Jun 18, 2023 · When Pakistan’s third governor-general, Malik Ghulam Mohammed, passed away in Karachi on 29 August 1956, the first person of note to promptly visit the deceased’s residence for condolences was Khwaja Nazimuddin.
Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin KCIE (19 July 1894 – 22 October 1964) was a Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the second governor-general of Pakistan from 1948 to 1951, and later as the second prime minister of Pakistan from 1951 to 1953.
Khwaja Nazimuddin, the chief minister of East Bengal, was called on to take up the office of governor-general. Known for his mild manner, it was assumed Nazimuddin would not interfere with the parliamentary process and would permit the prime minister to govern the country.
