Joanne Herring

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Joanne King Herring (born July 3, 1929) is an American socialite, businesswoman, political activist, philanthropist, diplomat, and former television talk show host.[1] He was born in Houston, Texas.

Herring is best known for being an important policy figure through her long relation with the President of Pakistan Zia-ul-Haq (1977–88). Herring also was the honorary consul at the Consulate-General of Pakistan based in Houston

She is also the recipient of the Jinnah Medal, one of Pakistan's highest honors.[2]

References

  1. Philip Sherwell (December 2, 2007). How Joanne Herring won Charlie Wilson's War. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571233/How-Joanne-Herring-won-Charlie-Wilsons-War.html. Retrieved June 12, 2014. 
  2. Niaz, Anjum (February 21, 2010). An affair to remember. Anjum Niaz. http://www.dawn.com/news/833627/an-affair-to-remember. Retrieved June 12, 2014.