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Mahmoud Abdullah Haroon (Urdu: محمود عبد اللہ ہارون; 1920 – 6 November 2008) was a Pakistani politician with a career spanning over five decades who served as chairman of the Dawn Media Group, publisher of many newspapers in Pakistan.[2]

Early life and career

He was the second son of Abdullah Haroon, the first being Yusuf Haroon, one of the leaders of Pakistan Movement. Both brothers, Mahmoud Haroon and Yusuf Haroon, had actively participated in the Pakistan Movement.[2][3]

During his political career, Mahmoud Haroon served as two-time Governor of Sindh,[3] Federal Interior Minister during General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's regime, Federal Defence Minister, and Mayor of Karachi. He was also the founder of the Dubai-based newspaper Khaleej Times.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Mahmoud Haroon laid to rest". 8 November 2008.
  2. ^ a b Mahmoud Haroon passes away Dawn (newspaper), Published 7 November 2008, retrieved 27 May 2021
  3. ^ a b c Mahmoud Haroon passes away The News International (newspaper), Published 7 November 2008, retrieved 27 May 2021
  4. ^ Founder Editor of Khaleej Times Passes Away Khaleej Times (newspaper), Published 8 November 2008, retrieved 27 May 2021

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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Karachi
1954–1955
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Inamul Haq Khan
Interior Minister of Pakistan
1978–1984
Succeeded by
Sardar F.S. Khan Lodi
Preceded by Defence Minister of Pakistan
1988
Succeeded by
Preceded by Governor of Sindh
1990–1993
Succeeded by
Preceded by 2nd term
1994–1995
Succeeded by