Nawaz Sharif

Pakistani politician, former Prime Minister

Born

December 25th, 1949
75 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Pakistan

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Served as the 12th Prime Minister of Pakistan across three non-consecutive terms. Focused on economic liberalization and infrastructure development. His political career included significant involvement in the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, leading it to multiple electoral victories. Played a pivotal role in the 1990s economic reforms and initiated development projects like the motorway network. Faced challenges concerning political stability, corruption allegations, and significant legal battles, which eventually culminated in disqualification from holding public office.

Led Pakistan as Prime Minister three times

Implemented economic reforms in the 1990s

Initiated the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway project

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