- Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1947-1948): He was the founding father of Pakistan and served as the country's first Governor-General and President. He was a lawyer, politician, and leader of the All India Muslim League, which campaigned for the creation of an independent Muslim state in British India.
- Iskander Mirza (1956-1958): He served as the first President of Pakistan after the country became a republic. He was a career military officer and served as the country's Defense Secretary and Interior Secretary before becoming President.
- Ayub Khan (1958-1969): He served as the second President of Pakistan and was a career military officer. He was the country's first military dictator and served as President for 11 years.
- Yahya Khan (1969-1971): He served as the third President of Pakistan and was a career military officer. He was in power when East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) declared independence from Pakistan.
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (1971-1973): He served as the fourth President of Pakistan and was a politician and statesman. He was the founder of the Pakistan People's Party and served as Prime Minister from 1973-1977.
- Fazal Elahi Chaudhry (1973-1978): He was the fifth President of Pakistan. He served as the President from 1973 to 1978 under the government of Prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
- Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (1978-1988): He was the sixth President of Pakistan and was a career military officer. He was the country's second military dictator and served as President for 10 years.
- Ghulam Ishaq Khan (1988-1993): He served as the seventh President of Pakistan and was a career civil servant. He served as President during a period of political turmoil in the country.
- Farooq Leghari (1993-1997): He served as the eighth President of Pakistan and was a politician and statesman. He was a member of the Pakistan People's Party and served as President during a period of political turmoil in the country.
- Muhammad Rafiq Tarar (1997-2001): He served as the ninth President of Pakistan and was a lawyer and judge. He was elected as President in 1997 and served till 2001.
- Pervez Musharraf (2001-2008): He served as the tenth President of Pakistan and was a career military officer. He was the country's third military dictator and served as President for 7 years.
- Asif Ali Zardari (2008-2013): He served as the eleventh President of Pakistan and was a businessman and politician. He was the Co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party and served as President from 2008 to 2013.
- Mamnoon Hussain (2013-2018): He served as the twelfth President of Pakistan and was a businessman and politician. He was the candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) and served as President from 2013 to 2018.
- Arif Alvi (2018-present): He is the current and 13th President of Pakistan. He is a dentist, politician and a member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Party. He was elected as President in 2018.
Iskander Mirza
Iskander Mirza was the first President of Pakistan after the country became a republic in 1956. He served as President from 1956 to 1958. He was a career military officer, serving as the country's Defense Secretary and Interior Secretary before becoming President.
He played an important role in the formation of Pakistan's Constitution in 1956. He was removed from the office by General Ayub Khan via a military coup in 1958. He was placed under house arrest and later exiled to London where he died in 1969.
Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan was the second President of Pakistan, serving from 1958 to 1969. He was a career military officer and served as the country's first military dictator. Before becoming President, he served as the Chief of Army Staff and played a key role in the formation of Pakistan's first Constitution in 1956.
As President, he implemented a series of economic and social reforms, including the establishment of a national education system and the building of a network of dams and canals to improve irrigation.
He also played a significant role in the country's foreign policy, strengthening ties with the United States and China. He was forced to resign in 1969 due to civil unrest and political opposition.
Yahya Khan
Yahya Khan was the third President of Pakistan, serving from 1969 to 1971. He was a career military officer, who rose to the rank of General before becoming President. He came to power after a military coup that overthrew the government of President Ayub Khan.
During his presidency, Pakistan experienced significant political turmoil. Yahya Khan was responsible for the administration of the 1970 general election, which saw the Awami League, a Bengali nationalist party, win a majority of seats in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
However, Yahya Khan refused to transfer power to the Awami League, leading to a civil war in East Pakistan. The war ended with the defeat of Pakistan's military and the establishment of the independent state of Bangladesh. Yahya Khan resigned as President in December 1971.
Yahya Khan was criticized for his handling of the East Pakistan crisis, his administration has been blamed for the human rights violations, mass killings and genocide in East Pakistan during the war of 1971.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the fourth President of Pakistan, serving from 1971 to 1973. He was a politician and statesman, and the founder of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Bhutto was appointed as the President after Yahya Khan resigned in 1971, as well as the prime minister, making him the first civilian chief martial law administrator in Pakistan's history.
As President, Bhutto implemented a series of economic and social reforms, including the nationalization of key industries, the establishment of a land reform program, and the creation of a new Constitution.
He also played a significant role in the country's foreign policy, strengthening ties with socialist countries and advocating for the rights of developing nations.
He was deposed in a military coup in 1977 led by General Zia-ul-Haq, and was later hanged in 1979 after a controversial trial.
Bhutto is considered as one of the most important political figures in Pakistan's history, his legacy is still debated and discussed in the country. He is credited for his progressive policies and for giving voice to the marginalized groups of society.
Fazal Elahi Chaudhry
Fazal Elahi Chaudhry was the fifth President of Pakistan, serving from 1973 to 1978. He was a politician and statesman who served as the President during the government of Prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He was a member of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and served as a speaker of National Assembly before becoming President.
As President, Chaudhry was known for his pro-democracy stance and his role in protecting the rights of the people. He also played a significant role in the country's foreign policy, strengthening ties with other Muslim countries and advocating for the rights of developing nations.
Chaudhry was forced to resign in 1978, when the military led by General Zia-ul-Haq took power in a coup and imposed martial law.
He was later arrested and placed under house arrest during the military dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq. After the fall of Zia regime, he was released and later served as speaker of National Assembly again. He died in 1982.
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was the sixth President of Pakistan, serving from 1978 until his death in 1988. He was a career military officer who came to power in a military coup, overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He served as the country's chief martial law administrator and later as President.
During his tenure, Zia-ul-Haq implemented a series of policies that were heavily influenced by his personal religious beliefs, including the introduction of Islamic laws and the promotion of Islamic education.
He also played a significant role in the Soviet-Afghan War, supporting the Afghan Mujahideen against the Soviet-backed government. He also made efforts to improve the relations with the United States, which led to a significant increase in military and economic aid to Pakistan.
He died in a plane crash in 1988 under mysterious circumstances. His legacy is still debated in Pakistan. Some view him as a hero who helped to strengthen Pakistan's economy and military, while others criticize him for his authoritarian rule, human rights abuses, and the Islamization of the country.
Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Ghulam Ishaq Khan was the seventh President of Pakistan, serving from 1988 to 1993. He was a career bureaucrat and technocrat who served as the country's finance minister and governor of the State Bank of Pakistan before becoming President. He was appointed as President by General Zia-ul-Haq in 1988, and he succeeded him after Zia's death.
During his tenure as President, Khan implemented a series of economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, and he also played a significant role in the country's foreign policy, strengthening ties with other countries, particularly with the United States. He was known for his strong stance on national security and his efforts to maintain political stability.
However, his presidency was also marked by political turmoil, as he was involved in several constitutional crises and conflicts with Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, who were both dismissed by Khan during his tenure. He resigned from the presidency in 1993, after which he retired from politics. He died in 2006.
Farooq Leghari
Farooq Leghari was the eighth President of Pakistan, serving from 1993 to 1997. He was a politician and statesman, and the founder of the Millat Party. Leghari was appointed as President after the resignation of Ghulam Ishaq Khan in 1993, and he was elected by the National Assembly.
During his tenure as President, Leghari focused on economic and social development, and he also played a significant role in the country's foreign policy, strengthening ties with other countries. He also made efforts to improve the relations with India.
He was known for his pro-democracy stance and his efforts to maintain political stability. He was also known for his efforts to strengthen the federal government and his efforts to combat corruption in the government.
However, his presidency was also marked by political turmoil, as he was involved in several conflicts with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He dismissed Sharif's government in 1996 on the charges of corruption and misgovernance, but later Sharif was able to return to power in 1997.
Leghari resigned from the presidency in 1997, after which he retired from politics. He died in 2010.
Muhammad Rafiq Tarar
Muhammad Rafiq Tarar was the ninth President of Pakistan, serving from 1998 to 2001. He was a judge, lawyer, and politician. Tarar was appointed as President by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 1998, and he was elected by the National Assembly.
During his tenure as President, Tarar focused on maintaining political stability and constitutionalism, and he also played a significant role in the country's foreign policy, strengthening ties with other countries, particularly with the United States.
He was known for his pro-democracy stance and his efforts to strengthen the judiciary.
However, his presidency was also marked by political turmoil, as he was involved in several conflicts with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who was dismissed by Tarar in 1999 on charges of corruption and abuse of power.
Tarar's presidency ended in 2001, when Pervez Musharraf seized power in a military coup and Tarar was forced to resign from the presidency. He later retired from politics and died in 2019.
Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf was the tenth President of Pakistan, serving from 2001 to 2008. He was a career military officer who came to power in a military coup, overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 1999. He served as the Chief of Army Staff and later as President.
During his tenure as President, Musharraf implemented a series of economic and social reforms, including the introduction of a local government system, and the establishment of a National Finance Commission. He also played a significant role in the country's foreign policy, strengthening ties with the United States and other countries, and fighting against terrorism. He also made efforts to improve the relations with India.
However, his presidency was also marked by political turmoil, as he was involved in several conflicts with the judiciary and civil society. He was also criticized for his handling of the war on terror, as well as for his human rights record. He resigned from the presidency in 2008, after which he went into self-exile.
Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari is a Pakistani politician who served as the 11th President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013. He is a member of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), and became President after his wife, Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated in 2007.
He was elected as President by the National Assembly, and he was the first democratically elected President of Pakistan to complete a full five-year term.
Mamnoon Hussain
Mamnoon Hussain was a Pakistani businessman and politician who served as the 12th President of Pakistan from 2013 to 2018. He is a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) and was elected as President by the National Assembly in 2013.
Arif Alvi is a Pakistani politician and dentist who is currently serving as the 13th President of Pakistan since 2018. He is a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, and was elected as President by the National Assembly in 2018.
He has also made efforts to improve the relations with India and Afghanistan. He has also emphasized on the importance of education and healthcare.
He has also been active in promoting the use of technology and digitalization in various sectors of the country, including government services, education and healthcare. He has also advocated for the protection of human rights, and for the empowerment of women and minorities.
