Nawaz Sharif

ModernPoliticianPakistan1949 — ?

Three-time prime minister of Pakistan.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

Pakistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)29

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score55.5

Nawaz Sharif — Complete Timeline

1990 AD

First Term as Prime Minister of PakistanPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Prime MinisterCoalitionFirst Term

Impact: nationalconstructive

1993 AD

Ousted by Presidential OrderPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

DismissalArticle 58(2)(b)Constitutional Crisis

Impact: nationaldestructive

1998 AD

Second Term and Nuclear TestsPolitical Action

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.

Nuclear TestsChagaiNuclear Weapons

Impact: globalconstructive

1999 AD

Ousted by the 1999 Military CoupPolitical Action

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.

Military CoupArrestExile

Impact: nationaldestructive

2013 AD

Third Term as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

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).

Third TermPML-NCPEC

Impact: nationalconstructive

2017 AD

Disqualified from Office by the Supreme CourtPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

DisqualificationPanama PapersSupreme Court

Impact: nationaldestructive