Mahfud MD vs Nawaz Sharif

Mahfud MD was appointed Chief Justice of Indonesia's Constitutional Court. During his tenure, he oversaw several landmark decisions, including rulings on electoral disputes and constitutional amendments, enhancing the court's independence and credibility.

Mahfud MD resigned as Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court to pursue a vice presidential candidacy. He was ultimately not selected as a running mate, but his resignation marked a transition from judicial to political ambitions.

Mahfud MD was appointed Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs in President Joko Widodo's second cabinet. He oversaw national security policies, including counter-terrorism efforts and handling of separatist movements in Papua.

Nawaz Sharif became Prime Minister of Pakistan for the first time, leading the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad coalition. He served three non-consecutive terms: 1990-1993, 1997-1999, and 2013-2017.

President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed Sharif's government under Article 58(2)(b), citing corruption and mismanagement. The Supreme Court later reinstated Sharif, but he resigned after a compromise.

During his second term, Sharif ordered Pakistan's nuclear tests in response to India's tests. Pakistan conducted six nuclear tests in the Chagai Hills, becoming a declared nuclear weapons state.

General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup, overthrowing Sharif's government. Sharif was arrested, tried for hijacking and terrorism, and sentenced to life imprisonment, later exiled to Saudi Arabia.

Sharif returned to power for a third term after PML-N won the 2013 elections. His government focused on infrastructure projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The Supreme Court of Pakistan disqualified Sharif from holding public office over the Panama Papers scandal, citing dishonesty. He resigned as prime minister and was later sentenced to prison.