Nawaz Sharif

Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was the 12th Prime Minister of Pakistan, who took over the office since June 2013. A veteran politician and industrialist, Sharif has previously served as the Prime Minister on two other occasions —from 1990 to 1993 and from 1997 to 1999.

Born on 25 December 1949 into a well-to-do family in Lahore, he entered his family business upon his graduation. His father founded the Ittefaq Group of Industries which is today a large conglomerate dealing in steel, sugar, paper, and textiles.

He first came to national prominence during the early days of Gen Zia’s martial law, serving as Punjab province’s finance and then chief minister from 1985-1990. When he first became the Prime Minister in 1990 he attempted to create an economy based on privatization and economic liberalization in order to pave the way for Pakistan’s rapid industrial development. In 1999, he was deposed from the office in a coup by the then Army Chief Pervez Musharraf and sent to exile in Saudi Arabia. However, Nawaz Sharif came nack to Pakistan in 2007 and eventually regained power in 2013.

On July 28, 2017, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the removal of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from the office after an investigative panel alleged his family could not account for its vast wealth.

It all started in 1990s, when Sharif twice served as the prime minister, was alleged of money laundering and purchased assets in London. The assets surfaced when Panama Papers leaked in 2016 revealed that they were managed through offshore companies owned by Sharif’s children.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 by Abid Khan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad from Lahore, where he was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Dr. Pezeshkian is accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, senior ministers, and other high-ranking officials. During his stay, President Pezeshkian will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The … Read more

President Lukashenko hosts dinner in honour of PM

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

MINSK: President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko hosted a dinner at his farm house here in honour of President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.Pakistani travel guides Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar attended the dinner. President … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif meets Nawaz Sharif, discusses political situation

April 2, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday to discuss important economic and political matters. During their meeting, Shehbaz Sharif updated Nawaz Sharif on key national issues, including the country’s economic situation and law and order. He also shared the latest developments in Balochistan. Shehbaz Sharif mentioned that he had a … Read more

Punjab cabinet likely to expand soon

March 5, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has also decided to expand soon as Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has finalized consultation on names the new ministers.

After the federal cabinet, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) decided to include more ministers in the Punjab cabinet.

Nawaz Sharif has approved the names of the twelve members, Begum Zakia Shahnawaz, Rana Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Mansha Ullah Butt, Ayub Gadhi will be part of the provincial cabinet.

Salman Naeem, Rana Tahir Iqbal, Iftikhar Hussain, Rana Mohammed Arshid are also on the list, while Malik Asad Ali Khokhar, Malik Asif Bha, Usama Leghari and Shoaib Siddiqui have also been shortlisted for the cabinet.

Cabinet newcomers are expected to take oath this week.

It is to be noted that it has been a year to the government of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Currently, the cabinet of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has comprised on 16 -member, of which 5 are special advisors.

In the cabinet, seven ministers belong to Lahore while the remaining 9 ministers are from other districts of Punjab.

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Nawaz Sharif says Pakistan’s prosperity is agenda of PML-N

February 28, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Former Prime Minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed his party’s commitment to Pakistan’s prosperity, stating that uplifting the nation to the ranks of developed countries is PML-N’s key agenda. During a meeting with party leaders from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nawaz Sharif described the province as the “heart of Pakistan” and highlighted how political instability often … Read more

Nawaz Sharif praises economic progress of country

February 10, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met with Punjab Assembly members in Lahore, where he highlighted Pakistan’s improving economic indicators, particularly the reduction in the policy rate from 22% to 12%. During discussions with MPAs from the Lahore Division, Sharif commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s efforts and expressed optimism about the country’s economic progress. He pointed … Read more

Pakistan’s economic growth journey resumed: PM

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that after attaining stability in the country’s economy, the government had resumed the journey of economic development and growth from where it was halted in 2018.

He said Pakistan witnessed a golden era of economic development under the leadership of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and today, under his leadership too, the development journey was continued.

He expressed the gratitude to the friendly and brotherly countries as Pakistan avoided the default like situation and moved towards the path of development due to their cooperation.

“The credit of significant decline in inflation and interest rate goes to the hard work by the government economic team,” he said while talking to a delegation of Pakistan Broadcasters’ Association which called on him here.

The prime minister said the relationship between government and the media was based on mutual trust.

He emphasized that the government always welcomed constructive criticism by media as it was very important to improve governance.

“The government believes in media being the fourth pillar of the state,” the prime minister said adding that there was complete freedom of expression in the country.

He expressed the confidence that “Uraan Pakistan”, a home made development project, will be made successful with cooperation of media and all other relevant stakeholders.

Similarly, he underscored that the country’s exports had been increased and industrial and agricultural sectors were also showing positive results due to the business friendly policies of the government.

As regards performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the prime minister said the reforms actions were being implemented in the Board besides work on digitization of FBR was also continued rapidly.

He told that the faceless assessment had also been launched to improve the customs’ system. “This system will help increase tax revenues, enhance transparency and stop corruption from the sector.

He said after the launch of this system, the national exchequer was benefited due to the prevention of smuggling of petroleum products, sugar, fertilizers, and wheat.

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Nawaz asks Shehbaz to focus on national interest in PTI talks

January 19, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Sunday urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to prioritize national interests during discussions with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). During a meeting held in Jati Umra, the two leaders deliberated on various political and national matters. Nawaz and Shehbaz acknowledged the government’s efforts in driving the country’s economic progress. Prime … Read more

‘PTI founder, Nawaz Sharif, Zardari should sit together for Pakistan’

December 28, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah said that PTI founder, Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari should sit together to resolve Pakistan’s problems. Addressing a seminar in connection with martyrdom ceremony of Shaheed Khawaja Muhammad Rafique in Lahore today, he said that arrogance of some political parties has been changed after … Read more

PM remembers Benazir Bhutto as champion of democracy

December 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Benazir Bhutto Shaheed was a champion of democracy and a staunch supporter of the power of dialogue and reconciliation in the political process.

The prime minister, in his message on the 17th anniversary of her martyrdom, said that Benazir Bhutto Shaheed remained an icon of courage and resilience.

“A champion of democracy, and a staunch advocate of the power of dialogue and reconciliation in the political process, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto remains an icon of courage and resilience,” he wrote on his X timeline.

He said that the Charter of Democracy, signed between Benazir Bhutto and Mian Nawaz Sharif, stood as a testament to her enduring legacy.

Prime Minister Shehbaz offered his deepest respect to Benazir Bhutto Shaheed’s family, especially President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and to her followers, who were proudly carrying forward her vision and advancing her ideals.

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PM Shehbaz Seeks Nawaz Sharif’s Input on Madrasah Registration Bill

December 8, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is working to involve PML-N President Nawaz Sharif in discussions on the Madrasah Registration Bill. On Sunday, PM Shehbaz met Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra, where they discussed the country’s political situation. During the meeting, PM Shehbaz also updated Nawaz about his recent visit to Saudi Arabia. In a separate meeting, … Read more

Nawaz Sharif says nation on verge of prosperity

November 13, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif stated on Wednesday that Pakistan is on the path to prosperity. Speaking at a workers’ convention in London, the former three-time prime minister said, “The situation is gradually improving.” He recalled his disqualification as prime minister, saying, “I was disqualified for life and removed from the party’s leadership.” … Read more

Economic indicators showing recovery of economy, claims Nawaz Sharif

November 3, 2024 by Sana Fatima

Former Prime Minister and President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif stated that indicators show a recovery in Pakistan’s economy. He returned to London from the United States on Saturday night. In a media interaction, Nawaz Sharif stated that economic indicators demonstrate the recovery of the economy. He commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif … Read more

Nawaz urges PTI founder to practice humility as workers protest in Punjab

October 2, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in various parts of Punjab, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif urged imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan to practice humility and avoid making grand promises. “You reap what you sow,” said the three-time former prime minister while addressing a ceremony for the “Apna Ghar Apni … Read more

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif postpones London trip

October 2, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has postponed his visit to London in view of the constitutional amendment.

Sources said, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was scheduled to go to London this week, but now the PML-N leader will visit London and USA only after the constitutional amendment issue is resolved.

Sources said that the constitutional amendment is likely to be tabled this week or early in the second week of October and the decision of the Supreme Court is being awaited in this regard.

It should be noted that the government had decided to introduce constitutional amendments last month, but due to not getting the required majority, it was decided to postpone the approval of the bills for a few days.

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Court reserves verdict on Toshakhana case against Zardari, Nawaz

September 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court in Islamabad has reserved its verdict of in Toshakhana reference against President Asif Ali Zardari, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani back to the National Accountablity Bureau (NAB).

Accountability Court Judge Abida Sajjad heard the petition to send the Toshakhana reference back to NAB against Asif Ali Zardari, Nawaz Sharif and others.

President Asif Ali Zardari’s lawyer Farooq H. Naek and Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer Kazi Misbah and Rana Irfan appeared in the accountability court.

Lawyer Farooq H. Naik said that there are 5 accused in the reference, after NAB amendments, this case is not the jurisdiction of this court and this case should be sent back to Chairman NAB.

The judge of the accountability court said that the parties agree on the point that the reference is not the jurisdiction of this court. On which lawyer Farooq H. Naik said that Asif Ali Zardari had previously also took immunity when he became the president, but when he stepped down from the presidency, he again appeared before the NAB.

The accountability court should send the reference back, to whom the NAB authority sends the case, now the question will be whether the case will be made against Asif Zardari or not.

Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer Qazi Misbah said that earlier when the court decided, the case was sent back to NAB, in the light of former Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial’s decision, the case sent back to the accountability court.

The lawyers of Nawaz Sharif, Asif Ali Zardari and Yousaf Raza Gilani requested to send the Toshakhana reference to NAB, while the NAB prosecutor said that Asif Ali Zardari had given a check which bounced.

The NAB prosecutor said that Nawaz Sharif’s case will be separated and Asif Ali Zardari’s case will be separated.

After hearing the arguments of the parties, the Accountability Court reserved its decision on the applications related to sending the Toshakhana reference back to NAB against Asif Zardari, Nawaz Sharif and others.

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Nawaz, Shehbaz likely to meet Fazl to seek vote for proposed amendment

September 15, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

Nawaz, Shehbaz likely to meet Fazl to seek vote for proposed constitutional amendment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are likely to meet Jamiat-i-Ulema Islam- Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and persuade him to back the government in passing the proposed constitutional amendment. Earlier, a high level government delegation including Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Mohsin Naqvi … Read more

Nawaz Sharif supports idea of unconditional talks with opposition

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is reportedly “divided” on whether to engage in talks with opposition parties in the National Assembly, sources said. It has come to light that some PML-N leaders are displeased with recent statements made by federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal and Khawaja Asif. These leaders believe that setting conditions for talks … Read more

PATTAN exposes historic worst rigging in Nawaz’s constituency

July 31, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Lahore’s NA-130 constituency, where PML-N president Nawaz Sharif defeated PTI’s Yasmin Rashid in the 2024 general elections, may have experienced the “worst form of rigging” in Punjab’s electoral history, according to a civil society organization, PATTAN, on Wednesday. “The National Assembly constituency NA-130 of Lahore likely experienced the worst rigging ever in Punjab’s electoral … Read more

Nawaz Sharif summons PML-N leadership for consultation

July 13, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has expressed surprise at the verdict the Supreme Court on reserved seats.

Sources said that PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has met with the party leaders in which he has consulted the party leaders on the decision of the Supreme Court.

During the meeting, Nawaz Sharif expressed surprise at the decision of the Supreme Court.

Nawaz Sharif has called a meeting of the central leaders of PML-N in Murree on July 15. Nawaz Sharif has also called Maryam Nawaz to Murree.

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Nawaz Sharif decides to play active role in politics

June 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has decided to become politically active.

In Lahore, Nawaz Sharif met with party leaders in which Rana Sanaullah and Khawaja Saad Rafique and others participated.

Nawaz Sharif’s meeting with the party leaders continued for 2 hours. Sources said that Nawaz Sharif has decided to become politically active and he will soon meet party workers and leaders.

Sources said that Nawaz Sharif will also play an active role in strengthening the political system.

Earlier, Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been elected unopposed as the President of Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) again after 6 years.

After the resignation of the former president of the PML-N, Shehbaz Sharif. The election was held to elect a new president, in which 8 nomination papers of Nawaz Sharif were submitted for the post of party president. The separate nomination papers were also submitted from the four provinces of Nawaz Sharif.

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Nawaz says cases registered against PTI founder are true

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

LAHORE: Newly elected President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has said that cases registered against PTI founder Imran Khan are true. He said this while addressing the party’s general council meeting after being elected unopposed to the top position after a period of six years in a party election … Read more

Nawaz Sharif elected PML-N president unopposed

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 by Abid Khan

Lahore: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been elected unopposed as the President of Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) again after 6 years.

Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers were also submitted from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad. PML-N President Sindh Bashir Memon, Amir Mukkam from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sardar Yaqub from Balochistan submitted Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers.

The time for submission of nomination papers for the party president candidate was from 10 am to 12 pm, the submitted nomination papers were scrutinized till 2 am.

Party Chief Election Commissioner Rana Sanaullah summoned the recommenders and endorsers and examined the papers of Nawaz Sharif.

Later, the papers for Nawaz Sharif’s party president were approved and he was elected as the president of the PML-N unopposed.

The general council meeting of PML-N) will be held after some time in a private hotel in Lahore, in which the election of Nawaz Sharif as the president will be announced as a result of the inter-party election.

Former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq will be elected as the general secretary of the party in the general council meeting.

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Shehbaz Sharif nominated acting PML-N president

May 18, 2024 by Muzzammil Mehboob

'Country can't progress until terrorism eliminated in Balochistan, KP'

Shehbaz Sharif nominated as acting party president of PML-N. Appointment was approved by senior party members. Shehbaz will remain acting president until May 28. LAHORE: In a meeting of the Central Working Committee of Muslim League-N held in Lahore, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been nominated as acting party president of the committee. The … Read more

LHC moved against printing of Nawaz’s picture on Kissan Card

March 30, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The move to place the picture of former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) Nawaz Sharif on newly launched Kissan card was challenged in the Lahore High Court(LHC).

A citizen Mashkoor Hussain filed a petition in the Lahore High Court through his lawyer, in which the Punjab Chief Minister, the Punjab government and Nawaz Sharif have been made parties.

The petitioner took the position that public funds cannot be used for personal publicity and putting Nawaz Sharif’s photo on Kissan card is a violation of law.

The petitioner requested that the Lahore High Court should stop the Punjab government from issuing Kissan cards with Nawaz Sharif’s picture, and that the expenses incurred for placing Nawaz Sharif’s picture on the farmer card should be recovered from Nawaz Sharif.

The petitioner further requested that the Lahore High Court order to stop the printing of Kissan Card till the final decision of the petition.

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Saira Afzal Tarar elected as MNA on reserved seat

March 21, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former federal minister Saira Afzal Tarar has been elected Member of National Assembly (MNA) on woman reserved seat.

Saira Afzal Tarar has also been the Federal Health Minister during the regime of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

After Saira Afzal Tarar got a special seat, the number of women MNAs in Hafizabad district has increased to three.

Talking to media Saira Afzal Tarar said that she will continue the mission of PML-N throughout the district, will use all her efforts to solve public problems.

It should be noted that Saira Afzal Tarar is the daughter-in-law of former President of Pakistan Rafiq Tarar.

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Maryam Nawaz leads transportation infrastructure meeting in Punjab

March 20, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over a critical meeting aimed at improving transport infrastructure throughout the province, including proposals for an underground train in Lahore and metro bus projects in three Punjab cities. Lahore is ready to welcome 27 new electric buses, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s approval, following a comprehensive assessment of … Read more

LHC rejects plea seeking removal of Nawaz Sharif’s photo from ration bag

March 20, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has rejected a petition seeking the removal of former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s photo from ‘Ration Baig’.

The Lahore High Court heard the petition regarding the distribution of ration bags and the photo of Nawaz Sharif, during which the petitioner’s lawyer said in his arguments that the distribution of flour in this way is against the dignity of citizens.

After hearing the arguments of the petitioner’s lawyer, the court rejected a request to remove Nawaz Sharif’s photo from‘Ration Baig’, however, the court took notice of the issue of delivering the money to the citizens’ homes through the Benazir Income Support Program(BISP).

The Lahore High Court has sought a response from the Punjab government.

It should be noted that the opposition had also criticized Nawaz Sharif’s picture on the ration bags of the “Nigehban Ramadan Package,” given by the Punjab government.

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