Mamnoon Hussain , a well-known businessman from the southern city of Karachi , was elected to the largely ceremonial role in a vote by federal and provincial officials across the country . Mamnoon Hussain is a well - known politician from Karachi . He will take over the largely ceremonial presidency from Asif Ali Zardari . Hussain is an ally of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif .
Mamnoon Hussain is a well - known politician from Karachi . He will take over the largely ceremonial presidency from Asif Ali Zardari . Hussain is an ally of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif .