Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain

ModernPoliticianPakistan1946 — ?

PML-Q leader and short-term Pakistani PM.

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Quick Facts

Born

1946

Country

Pakistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)52

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)59

Total Score51.7

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain — Complete Timeline

2002 AD

Formation of Pakistan Muslim League (Q)Political Action◆ Major

Shujaat Hussain was a key figure in the formation of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) after the split from the PML-N. The party was created with support from the military establishment and won the 2002 general elections, leading to a coalition government.

Political PartyPML-Q2002 Elections

Impact: national

2004 AD

Elected Prime Minister of PakistanPolitical Action◆ Major

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain was elected as the 16th Prime Minister of Pakistan on June 30, 2004, succeeding Zafarullah Khan Jamali. He served for a brief period of about two months until August 28, 2004, when he resigned to make way for Shaukat Aziz.

Prime MinisterPML-QPakistan

Impact: national

Resignation as Prime MinisterPolitical Action

Shujaat Hussain resigned as Prime Minister on August 28, 2004, after serving only 59 days. His resignation was part of a pre-arranged agreement to allow Shaukat Aziz, a former Citibank executive, to become Prime Minister.

ResignationPML-QShaukat Aziz

Impact: national