Nawaz Sharif

Politician

Pakistani Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth25/12/1949
Age76 years
BirthplaceLahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Latest News about Nawaz Sharif

20/10/2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Nawaz Sharif on domestic and foreign affairs during a meeting. Interior Minister also updated on the law and order situation. The briefing highlighted ongoing political and security developments in Pakistan.

20/05/2025

Nawaz Sharif was elected unopposed as President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after a six-year hiatus. His brother Shehbaz Sharif resigned from the position earlier that month to allow Nawaz to resume leadership. The election was endorsed by around 3,500 PML-N general council members and senior leaders in Lahore.

16/03/2025

Nawaz Sharif was appointed as Patron-in-Chief of the Lahore Heritage Revival Authority. This role involves overseeing efforts to preserve and revive historical sites in Lahore. The appointment underscores his continued influence in cultural and heritage initiatives.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameMian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
NicknameKUGGO, the lion of Punjab
Political Journey
  • Started political journey due to anger with Nationalisation policies of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, which affected his steel business
  • Joined Pakistan Muslim League in 1976
  • Became Finance Minister of Punjab in 1980
  • Nominated as Chief Minister of Punjab in 1985
  • Became Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1990, 1997, and 2013
  • Elected unopposed as President of PML-N on 20/05/2025 after six-year hiatus
  • Elected to National Assembly from NA-130 on 29/02/2024
Biggest Rival(s)

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm (5’ 8”)
Weight82 kg (181 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

GraduationArt
Business DegreeYes
Law DegreeYes

Personal Life

SchoolSaint Anthony High School
CollegeGovernment College University, Lahore
UniversityUniversity of the Punjab
ReligionSunni Islam
AddressPrime Minister's Secretariat
Hobbies
  • Playing and watching cricket
  • Eating

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeKulsoom Nawaz Sharif
Children
  • Hassan Nawaz Sharif
  • Hussain Nawaz Sharif
  • Maryam Nawaz
  • Asma Nawaz Sharif

Family

FatherMuhammad Sharif
MotherShamim Akhtar
BrotherShehbaz Sharif
NephewHamza Shahbaz Sharif
NieceKhadija Shehbaz

Career

Controversies
  • Allegations of tax evasion in 1999
  • 2013 general election rigging allegations
  • Misleading IMF on tax charged on bonus shares
  • Controversial remarks against Manmohan Singh
  • Banned for life from holding political office in 2018
  • Sentenced to prison in 2018

Favourites

Favourite LeaderMuhammad Ali Jinnah

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. The Ittefaq Group and Sharif Group are owned by the same person.
2. Shahbaz Sharif, the brother of the owner, serves as the Chief Minister of Punjab.
3. Maryam Nawaz, the owner's daughter, is actively involved in politics.
4. Asma Nawaz, another daughter, is married to Ali Dar, the son of Ishaq Dar.
5. The Pakistan Antarctic Programme was established in 1991 under the owner's leadership.
6. Measures were taken to increase government oversight of scientific endeavors in Pakistan.
7. Comments were made regarding Pakistan's nuclear tests in 1998.
8. In 2013, the owner won the election with a significant popular vote of 14,874,104.
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