Abdul Qadir | |
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2nd Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan | |
In office 20 July 1953 –19 July 1960 | |
Preceded by | Zahid Hussain |
Succeeded by | Shujaat Ali Hasnie |
Personal details | |
Born | 1903 Jalandhar,Punjab,British India |
Occupation | Banker and civil servant |
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