Raja Pervaiz Ashraf

ModernPoliticianPakistan1950 — ?

Rental power PM, PPP loyalist.

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Quick Facts

Born

1950

Country

Pakistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)32

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)82

Strategy (15%)59

Total Score55.2

Raja Pervaiz Ashraf — Complete Timeline

2012 AD

Elected Prime Minister of PakistanPolitical Action◆ Major

Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was elected as the 19th Prime Minister of Pakistan on June 22, 2012, succeeding Yousaf Raza Gillani. He was a PPP loyalist and his election was seen as a continuation of the PPP-led coalition government.

Prime MinisterPPP2012

Impact: national

Rental Power ScandalPolitical Action◆ Major

During his tenure as Minister for Water and Power from 2008 to 2011, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was implicated in the Rental Power Projects scandal. The projects involved high-cost rental power plants that allegedly caused billions of rupees in losses to the national exchequer.

CorruptionRental PowerScandal

Impact: nationaldestructive

2013 AD

Completion of Term as Prime MinisterPolitical Action

Raja Pervaiz Ashraf completed his term as Prime Minister on March 16, 2013, becoming the first Prime Minister to complete a full term after being elected mid-term. His tenure was marked by political instability and energy crises.

Term CompletionPPPPakistan

Impact: national