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Wasim Sajjad Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : March 30, 2018

Short Biography

Wasim Sajjad was born on 30-03-1941 in Jalandhar in the state of Punjab, India. He is an Indian-born Pakistani Lawyer, Politician, Chairperson, Professor & Scholar.

Wasim Sajjad Complete Bio & Career

Wasim Sajjad has excellent academic credentials; he graduated in 1961 from Punjab University with first class honors in English. He topped and secured gold medals in several other exams at the University including F. E. L., L. L. B. and M. A. in Political Science in 1964. Wasim Sajjad was not only outstanding in his academics but also in sports and debates. He was awarded three gold medals for public speaking during his university days. 
 
Wasim Sajjad, on the basis of his outstanding academic record, was selected for the Rhodes Scholarship to study law at the Oxford University. He secured Honors in Jurisprudence in 1966, and a Degree of Bachelor of Civil Law from Oxford University in 1967. He did his M. A. from Oxford University in 1967. He obtained first position in Administrative Law at Oxford and his Barrister of Law from the Inner Temple, London. At London, Wasim Sajjad not only focused on his studies, but was also the President of the Oxford University Islamic Society in 1966, and President of the Oxford University Pakistan Society from 1965 to 1966.
 
Wasim Sajjad has a long and extended career in public service. Wasim Sajjad is the only practicing advocate in Pakistan holding a Bachelors of Civil Law from Oxford University. He served as a lecturer of Constitutional Law at University Law College for a year. He appeared in a large number of cases of constitutional and legal importance before the High Court and Supreme Court of Pakistan, in matters relating to constitutional validity of Martial Law. 
 
He served as acting President in 1993 when the National Assembly was dissolved due to confrontation between Ghulam Ishaq Khan and Nawaz Sharif. After the resignation of President Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari on December 2, 1997, Wasim Sajjad, as the Chairman of the Senate, once again took the charge as acting President. Wasim Sajjad as Chairman of the Senate, had a reputation of being tolerant, moderate and a democrat.

Life's Important Dates Of Wasim Sajjad

Body Measurements

Chest Size 42
Biceps Size 14
Waist Size 32
Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Brown

Personal Info

Home Town Jalandhar, Punjab
Nationality Pakistani
Religion Muslim
Address Jalandhar, Punjab
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Hobbies Travelling, Reading
Marital Status Married
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color Black
Favorite Place Dubai
Favorite Food Non Veg Food

Wasim Sajjad Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

83 years, 3months, 5 days old age Wasim Sajjad will turn 84 on 30 March, 2025. Only 8 months, 24 days, 20 hours,37 minutes has left for his next birthday.

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