About Zahid Hussain
Lived 1893 – 1957 (aged 63–64). Zahid Hussain was a Pakistani diplomat and banker.
Zahid Husain (1895 1957) was the founder and the first governor of State Bank of Pakistan from June 1948 to July 1953.
He also served as Pakistan's first High Commissioner to India from August 1947 to April 1948.
Early life Zahid Hussain was born in 1895 in Karnal, now in Haryana, then in British India.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Zahid Hussain?
Pakistani academic and journalist
When was Zahid Hussain born?
Zahid Hussain was born in 1893.
When did Zahid Hussain die?
Zahid Hussain died in 1957.
What was Zahid Hussain's occupation?
Zahid Hussain was a diplomat and banker.
What nationality was Zahid Hussain?
Zahid Hussain was Pakistani.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Zahid Husain (banker)
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