List of presidents of Pakistan
The head of state of Pakistan from independence until Pakistan became a republic in 1956 was the Pakistani monarch. For the Governor-Generals who represented them from 1947 to 1956, see Governor-General of Pakistan.

The President of Pakistan is the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. 

The complete list of Presidents of Pakistan includes the persons sworn into the office as President of Pakistan following the proclamation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 1956.

There have been a total of 13 presidents. The first president was Iskander Ali Mirza who entered office on 23 March 1956. The current office holder is Arif Alvi, who took charge on 9 September 2018, following his victory in the 2018 elections.

Line of succession and removal

The Constitution discusses the possibility of an acting president. in Chapter 1: The President,  Part III: The Federation of Pakistan in the Constitution of Pakistan.  Certain office-holders, however, are permitted to stand as presidential candidates in case of vacancy as the constitution does not include a position of vice president:
 The Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan
 The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan. in Chapter 1: The President,  Part III: The Federation of Pakistan in the Constitution of Pakistan.

Key

President of Pakistan

Timeline

See also
 Governor-General of Pakistan
 Vice President of Pakistan
 List international trips made by the President of Pakistan
 List of prime ministers of Pakistan
 Military coups in Pakistan 
History of Pakistan
Politics of Pakistan
Political history of Pakistan
Constitution of Pakistan of 1956
Constitution of Pakistan of 1962
List of heads of state of Pakistan

Notes

References

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