Shehbaz Sharif Set to Reclaim Pakistani Premiership: Key Facts About Nawaz Sharif's Brother
Shehbaz Sharif's Comeback
Shehbaz Sharif is set to return to the premiership under this pact, sidelining politicians loyal to imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Power-Sharing Pact: PML-N and PPP
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an agreement for power-sharing.
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Early Life
Shehbaz Sharif, born on September 23, 1951, in Lahore, comes from a family that migrated to Pakistan after partition.
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Education
He holds a Bachelors degree in Arts from Government College University in Lahore.
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Political Journey
He began his political career in the mid-1980s alongside his elder brother Nawaz Sharif and has held various significant positions over the years, including Chief Minister of Punjab on multiple occasions.
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Legal Challenges
In 2019, he faced legal challenges, including charges of money laundering and possessing income beyond his known means.
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Resilience in Politics
Despite these challenges, Shehbaz Sharif remained active in politics, assuming the role of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly after Imran Khans ascent to the Prime Ministership in 2018.
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Past Alliance Echoes
The recent collaboration between the PML-N and the PPP echoes their previous alliance in 2022, when they worked together to remove Imran Khan from power through a vote of no confidence.
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Coalition Government Challenges
Their coalition government faced instability, leading to the dissolution of the National Assembly in August, paving the way for upcoming elections.
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