Liaquat Ali Khan 1895 – 1951

Biography

Liaquat Ali Khan was born on October 1, 1895, in Karnal, during a period of significant change in South Asia. He would go on to become the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving in this pivotal role from 1947 until his death in 1951. His leadership during Pakistan’s formative years as an independent nation proved instrumental in establishing the foundations of the young state during a transformative era.

Liaquat Ali Khan passed away on October 16, 1951, in West Pakistan, after just four years as Prime Minister. His death marked the end of a critical chapter in Pakistan’s early history. He was laid to rest at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, where his memory continues to be honored as a founding figure of the nation. His legacy remains central to Pakistan’s national identity and the memory of its independence movement.