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Nawaz Sharif
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نواز شریف
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Official portrait, 2013
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| Chief Of Lahore Heritage Revival Authority | |
| Assumed office 16 March 2025 |
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| President | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Prime Minister | Shehbaz Sharif |
| Deputy | Mian Tahir Jamel |
| Chief Minister | Maryam Nawaz |
| Preceded by | Rana Sanaullah |
| 12th Prime Minister of Pakistan | |
| In office 5 June 2013 – 28 July 2017 |
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| President | Asif Ali Zardari Mamnoon Hussain |
| Preceded by | Mir Hazar Khan Khoso (caretaker) |
| Succeeded by | Shahid Khaqan Abbasi |
| In office 17 February 1997 – 12 October 1999 |
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| President | Farooq Leghari Wasim Sajjad (acting) Rafiq Tarar |
| Preceded by | Malik Meraj Khalid (caretaker) |
| Succeeded by | Pervez Musharraf (chief executive) |
| In office 6 November 1990 – 18 July 1993 |
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| President | Ghulam Ishaq Khan |
| Preceded by | Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi (Caretaker) |
| Succeeded by | Moeenuddin Ahmad Qureshi (caretaker) |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 19 October 1993 – 5 November 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Benazir Bhutto |
| Succeeded by | Benazir Bhutto |
| President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) | |
| In office 2017–2018 – 28 May 2024–present |
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| Preceded by | Shehbaz Sharif |
| In office 27 July 2011 – 16 August 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Javed Hashmi |
| Succeeded by | Sardar Yaqoob (interim) |
| In office 6 October 1993 – 12 October 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif |
| 9th Chief Minister of Punjab | |
| In office 9 April 1985 – 13 August 1990 |
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| Governor | Ghulam Jilani Khan Sajjad Hussain Qureshi Tikka Khan |
| Preceded by | Sadiq Hussain Qureshi |
| Succeeded by | Ghulam Haider Wyne |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 29 February 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Waheed Alam Khan |
| Constituency | NA-130 Lahore-XIV |
| In office 1 June 2013 – 28 July 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Bilal Yasin |
| Succeeded by | Kalsoom Nawaz |
| Constituency | NA-120 Lahore-III |
| In office 1993–1997 |
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| Constituency | NA-95 Lahore-IV |
| In office 1997–1999 |
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| Constituency | NA-95 Lahore-IV |
| Provincial Minister for Finance of Punjab | |
| In office 1981–1985 |
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Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
25 December 1949 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Political party |  Pakistan Muslim League (N) (1999–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
 Pakistan Muslim League (1976–1999) Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (1988–1993) |
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| Children | 4 (including Maryam Nawaz) |
| Relatives | See Sharif family |
| Alma mater | Govt. College University University of the Punjab |
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Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is a Pakistani businessman and politician. He has served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan three times. He is the longest-serving prime minister of Pakistan, having held the position for over nine years in total. Each time, his term ended with him leaving office.
Nawaz Sharif is the older brother of Shehbaz Sharif. Shehbaz Sharif has also served as the prime minister of Pakistan.
In 2017, Nawaz Sharif was removed from his position by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. After this, he faced legal challenges. In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that he could not hold public office. He was also given a prison sentence by a special court. Since 2019, Nawaz Sharif has been in London for medical treatment. He returned to Pakistan in 2023 after four years.
He is currently the Patron-In-Chief of the Lahore Heritage Revival Authority.
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Early Life and Education
Nawaz Sharif was born in Lahore, Punjab, on December 25, 1949. His family, the Sharif family, are Kashmiri people from Punjab. His father, Muhammad Sharif, was a successful businessman. His family had moved from Kashmir to Amritsar for business. Later, after Pakistan was created in 1947, his parents moved from Amritsar to Lahore.
His family owns two large business groups: Ittefaq Group and Sharif Group. These companies work in steel, agriculture, transport, and sugar mills. Nawaz Sharif has two younger brothers, Shehbaz Sharif and the late Abbas Sharif, who are also politicians.
Nawaz Sharif went to Saint Anthony High School. He earned degrees in arts and business from the Government College University. He then studied law at the Law College of Punjab University in Lahore.
Starting in Politics
Early Political Steps
Nawaz Sharif entered politics after his family's steel business faced difficulties. In 1976, he joined the Pakistan Muslim League (PML). This was a conservative political party in the Punjab province.
In 1980, Ghulam Jilani Khan, the military governor of Punjab, helped Nawaz Sharif. He made him the finance minister for the province. In 1981, Nawaz Sharif also joined the Punjab Advisory Council.
Later in 1981, President Zia appointed Nawaz Sharif as the finance minister for Punjab. With support from conservative groups, Nawaz Sharif was elected as the Chief Minister of Punjab in 1985. He was re-elected in 1988.
As Chief Minister, Nawaz Sharif focused on helping people and developing the province. He also worked to keep law and order. He helped improve the economy and infrastructure in Punjab.
First Time as Prime Minister (1990–1993)
In 1990, Nawaz Sharif led a group called the Islamic Democratic Alliance. He then became the 12th prime minister of Pakistan.
During his time as prime minister, Nawaz Sharif changed the economy. He allowed private companies to own banks and industries that were once owned by the government. This helped the economy grow. He also made it easier to exchange foreign money through private businesses. These changes were continued by later governments. He also improved roads and helped digital communication grow.
Nawaz Sharif also continued policies to make Pakistani society more conservative. He introduced Islamic laws to help the poor and needy. He asked the Ministry of Religion to suggest ways to further promote Islamic values.
Nawaz Sharif made the nuclear energy program a top priority. He expanded the program. He also continued Pakistan's atomic program. This led to some tension with the United States. In 1993, Nawaz Sharif created the Institute of Nuclear Engineering. This was to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Leaving Office and Becoming Opposition Leader
In 1993, President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dissolved the National Assembly. Nawaz Sharif was removed from office. He then became the leader of the opposition. He served in this role against the government of Benazir Bhutto from 1993 to 1996.
Second Time as Prime Minister (1997–1999)
Nawaz Sharif became prime minister again after his party, the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N), won the 1997 elections.
Nawaz Sharif's popularity grew when Pakistan became a nuclear power. Despite international criticism, Pakistan became the first Muslim country and the seventh nation to have nuclear weapons. Many people praised this achievement.
Nawaz Sharif also built Pakistan's first major highway, the M2 Motorway. This big project was finished in November 1997. It cost a lot of money. Some people questioned its design and location.
Due to money problems, Nawaz Sharif stopped the national space program for a while. This delayed the launch of a satellite. Scientists were unhappy about this, saying it showed a lack of support for science.
By the end of his second term, Pakistan's economy was struggling. The government faced big financial problems. Prices were very high, and the country had a lot of foreign debt. Many people were unemployed. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stopped giving aid until the financial problems were fixed.
Coup and Exile
In October 1999, Nawaz Sharif was removed from power by Pervez Musharraf. The military took control of the country.
Nawaz Sharif was put on trial. He was accused of serious crimes. A military court found him guilty and gave him a life sentence.
He was also tried for not paying taxes on a helicopter he bought. He was ordered to pay a large fine and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had a very close relationship. Saudi Arabia was surprised by the coup. With pressure from the Saudi King and US President Bill Clinton, Nawaz Sharif was not given a death sentence. Instead, he was sent to live in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for 10 years. He also agreed not to be involved in Pakistani politics for 21 years. He gave up some of his property and paid a fine.
Return to Pakistan
Third Time as Prime Minister (2013–2017)
After being away for more than ten years, Nawaz Sharif returned to politics in 2011. His party won the 2013 elections, and he became prime minister for the third time.
During his third term, Nawaz Sharif focused on making Pakistan a more modern and educated country. In 2016, he supported a policy to ban certain religious groups from preaching in schools. In February, he passed a law to help women report domestic abuse. This law was criticized by some religious parties.
Nawaz Sharif emphasized fighting extremism through writers and thinkers. He said that in a society where poetry and literature grow, problems like extremism do not appear. He also announced money to support art and literature in Pakistan.
In November 2013, Nawaz Sharif started a project for a large nuclear power complex in Karachi. This project was designed to produce a lot of electricity. He said Pakistan planned to build many nuclear power plants by 2050.
Soon after becoming prime minister in 2013, Nawaz Sharif received a large loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This helped Pakistan avoid a financial crisis.
His government also made trade agreements with other countries like Turkey, South Korea, Iran, and Thailand. This helped increase trade.
In 2016, the president of the World Bank Group praised Nawaz Sharif's economic policies. He said Pakistan's economy had become more stable. In March, Nawaz Sharif approved tax benefits to attract new car manufacturing plants.
In 2016, Pakistan joined an international agreement to fight tax evasion.
In 2017, Nawaz Sharif was removed from office by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. This was due to information from the Panama Papers case. In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled he could not hold public office. He was also sentenced to ten years in prison by a court dealing with accountability. As of 2021, Nawaz Sharif was in London for medical treatment.
Pakistan Vision 2025
In August 2014, Nawaz Sharif's government announced a big plan called "Pakistan Vision 2025." This plan aimed to greatly increase Pakistan's exports by 2025. The plan focused on several key areas:
- Putting people first.
- Developing human skills and social well-being.
- Achieving steady and inclusive economic growth.
- Improving government and public services.
- Ensuring energy, water, and food security.
- Encouraging growth led by private businesses.
- Developing a strong knowledge-based economy.
- Modernizing transportation and improving connections with other regions.
Family Life
Nawaz Sharif married Kulsoom Nawaz in April 1971. She was also of Kashmiri background. His brother, Shehbaz Sharif, has been the Chief Minister of Punjab province four times and is currently the prime minister of Pakistan. His nephew, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, is a political leader in Punjab. Nawaz Sharif's daughter, Maryam Nawaz, is a Vice President of the PML-N party. Maryam is married to politician Muhammad Safdar Awan. His other daughter, Asma Nawaz, is married to Ali Dar, son of Ishaq Dar, who was a finance minister of Pakistan.
The Sharif family's home, Raiwind Palace, is located in Jati Umra, near Lahore. He also has a home in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is where he lived during his time in exile. His older son, Hussain Nawaz, is a businessman in Saudi Arabia. His younger son, Hassan Nawaz, is also a businessman and lives in London.
See also
In Spanish: Nawaz Sharif para niños
- List of international prime ministerial trips made by Nawaz Sharif
Images for kids
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Long March led by Sharif moving through Ferozepur Road, Lahore.
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Nawaz Sharif at a meeting with Joe Biden during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
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On 4 March 2017, Sharif's government approved the merger of FATA (red) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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On 1 November 2016, Pakistan and China began trade under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project.
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