Sadiq Hussain Qureshi
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Nawab Sadiq Hussain Qureshi | |
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| 16th Muhammad Nawaz Sharif | |
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| Born | 25 July 1927 Pakistan Peoples Party |
| Spouse | Begum Cheena Hussain Qureshi |
| Alma mater | Aitchison College, Lahore |
| Profession | Politician |
Nawab Sadiq Hussain Qureshi (
He was born in the Indian hill station town of Shimla, although his family is native to Multan. Educated at Aitchison College, Lahore, he was forced into responsibility at a young age after his father was killed during the partition. At the time Sadiq Hussain Qureshi was only 20 years old.
He turned his attention to politics in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Starting on the district council level as a vice chairman, he rose through the political ranks, being elected as a
As well as his political posts, Sadiq Hussain Qureshi also held office as the president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation from 1971– 1976. During his time Pakistan won the first field hockey world cup in Spain (1971), finished runners up to India in the same tournament in Malaysia (1975), claimed a silver medal at the Munich Olympic Games (1972) and a bronze at Montreal (1976).
After the ouster of the Bhutto government in 1977, Sadiq Hussain Qureshi retired from active politics. He owned the Pepsi Cola factory in Lahore until the mid-1980s and after selling that concentrated on his land holdings in Multan. Despite offers during his later years he never held an elected office or participated in active politics again.
He had three sons and a daughter. He died at Lahore in June 2000.[citation needed]
He was a widely respected figure even after his death, especially in his native Multan and the province of Punjab, both of whom he served with great distinction throughout his life.
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