WEBDESK: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former Prime Minister (PM) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif celebrated his 75th birthday today.
He was born on December 25, 1949, in Lahore and belongs to a Kashmiri family.
In his early life, Nawaz Sharif studied commerce at Government College Lahore and later obtained a law degree from Punjab University Law College.
He began his political journey in the late 1970s and entered public service as Punjab’s Finance Minister during General Zia-ul-Haq’s era.
Nawaz Sharif served as Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab from 1985 to 1990 and held the office of PM three times (1990–1993, 1997–1999, and 2013–2017). However, he could not complete a full term in any of his premierships.
One of his most notable achievements was making Pakistan a nuclear power on May 28, 1998, with successful nuclear tests in response to India’s. During his tenure, significant progress was made in reducing terrorism and ending energy shortages.
Nawaz Sharif also played a role in fostering better ties with neighboring countries. In 2006, he joined hands with Benazir Bhutto to sign the Charter of Democracy, aiming to restore democratic governance in Pakistan.
As he celebrates his 75th birthday, his contributions to Pakistan’s politics and development remain a significant part of his legacy.
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