Nineteenth death anniversary of renowned intellectual, painter, journalist and former Punjab Chief Minister, Hanif Ramay was observed today [Wednesday]. 

Hanif Ramay was born near Sheikhupura in 1930.

He was Punjab Finance Minister from 1972-73, Punjab governor from February 1973 to March 1974 and was appointed Chief Minister of Punjab from 15th March 1974 to 15th July 1975. 

Hanif Ramay also remained associated with the University of California, Berkeley from 1980 to 1983.

He died on 1st January 2006 in Lahore after a prolonged illness.