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Also Known As Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Born December 25, 1949 (age 76) β€’ Lahore β€’ Pakistan
Title / Office parliament (2024-), Pakistan β€’ prime minister (2013-2017), Pakistan β€’ prime minister (1997-1999), Pakistan β€’ prime minister (1990-1993), Pakistan
Political Affiliation Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Notable Family Members daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif β€’ brother Shehbaz Sharif
Role In Kargil War

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Pakistan Muslim League leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif speaks at a press conference in Lahore, seated beside another man, with microphones visible in front of them.
Nawaz Sharif and William Cohen
Nawaz Sharif and Hillary Rodham Clinton
Mian Nawaz Sharif stands at a podium addressing a large outdoor crowd in Samundari, Pakistan, with banners and posters featuring his image and political slogans in the background.
Pakistan Muslim League leader Nawaz Sharif speaks at a press conference in Peshawar, seated between two men, with several microphones in front of him.
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