Nawaz Sharif (1997-1999)

Nawaz Sharif served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for two non-consecutive terms. His first term was from 1990 to 1993, and his second term was from 1997 to 1999.

During his second term as Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif represented the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) party. His government implemented various economic reforms and infrastructure development projects, including the construction of motorways and highways. Sharif also focused on reducing corruption and improving governance.

One of the significant events during his second term was the 1998 nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan, making it a nuclear-armed nation. These tests were seen as a response to the nuclear tests conducted by India earlier that year.

However, Nawaz Sharif’s government faced several challenges and controversies. In 1999, tensions escalated between the government and the military, leading to a military coup led by General Pervez Musharraf. As a result, Nawaz Sharif’s government was dismissed, and he was subsequently arrested and faced charges of corruption and other offenses.

After his ouster, Nawaz Sharif went into exile in Saudi Arabia but eventually returned to Pakistan in 2007. He became Prime Minister for a third time in 2013 but was later disqualified from office in 2017 due to corruption allegations. Since then, Nawaz Sharif has faced legal challenges and remains a significant figure in Pakistani politics.