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Maulana Abdul Hakim MNA | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 1972–1977 | |
| Constituency | NW-5 Hazara-I |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) |
| Occupation | Islamic scholar,Politician |
| Personal | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
Maulana Abdul Hakim is a Pakistani Islamic scholar and politician who served as a member of the 5th National Assembly of Pakistan from 14 April 1972 to 10 January 1977. [1]
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