Nawaz Sharif

Guide Note

Nawaz Sharif is a former, two-time, Prime Minister of Pakistan. His terms as prime minister are most notable for his order to conduct nuclear weapons testing in 1998. He was ousted by a military coup led by Pervez Musharraf in 1999. In an attempt to prevent Musharraf from entering the country to join his coup, Sharif rerouted the commercial flight Musharraf was taking. This proved unsuccessful and, after the coup, Sharif was sentenced to life in prison, which was commuted to exile in Saudi Arabia. He was allowed to return to Pakistan on November 25, 2007 and participated in the 2008 Elections. After the results of the election were returned, Sharif agreed to form a coalition government with Asif Ali Zardari and the PPP.

Fast Facts

1. Born: December 25, 1949
2. Prime Minister: November 6, 1990 to April 18, 1993, May 26, 1993 to July 18, 1993, and February 17, 1999 to October 12, 1999
3. Religion: Sunni Islam
4. Graduated from Government College Lahore
5. Has a Law Degree from Punjab University
6. Member of the Pakistan Muslim League-N
7. Alleged to have met with Osama Bin Laden
8. Ordered nuclear testing in 1998
9. Exiled to Saudi Arabia in 2000
10. September 10, 2007: Returned to Pakistan

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Nawaz Sharif Recent News

• Google News Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif News
• Times of India: Pak polls: Bhutto, Sharif's Parties Nose Ahead (February 19, 2008)  
• Thaindian: Sharif Sure of Winning the Election (February 18, 2008)
• The Nation: Nawaz: The Vote Will be Fixed (February 18, 2008)
• Times Now TV: Nawaz leaked secrets to Gujral (Februrary 18, 2008)
• Xihua: 4 Sharif Supporters Killed in Shooting Near Islamabad (December 27, 2007)
• The Blotter (ABC): Musharraf Rival Linked to Bin Laden (November 30, 2007)
• Islamabad Pulse: SC to Hear Application of Ee-Exile of Former PM Nawaz Sharif Today (October 19,2007)
• Telegraph: Nawaz Sharif Supporters Arrested in Pakistan (October 9,2007)  
• The Times: Nawaz Sharif Vows to Return (September 23, 2007)
• FOX News: ...Nawaz Sharif Sent Back Into Exile After Arrest on Corruption Charges (September 10, 2007)  

Nawaz Sharif Background and Profiles

• Story of Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif
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• Country Studies: Nawaz Sharif
• International Herald Tribune: "Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif" (September 10, 2007) 
• Reuters.com: Five facts on Pakistan’s exiled ex-leader Nawaz Sharif (August 30, 2007)

14th Prime Minister of Pakistan

• Story of Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif Becomes Prime Minister
• The New York Times: "Pakistani Vows to Step Up Nuclear Program" (November 8, 1990)
• The New York Times: "New Pakistani Premier Is Sworn In" (November 7, 1990)

18th Prime Minister of Pakistan

• Story of Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif becomes Prime Minister
• The New York Times: "A Cheerless Election in Pakistan" (February 5, 1997)
• International Viewpoint: Elections change little (April 1997)

Nuclear Testing

• The Nuclear Weapon Archive: 1998: The Year of Testing
• The New York Times: "Nuclear Anxiety: Clinton Penalizes the Pakistanis" (May 29, 1998)
• The New York Times: "Pakistan Carries Out Nuclear Tests; Clinton's Appeal Rejected" (May 29, 1998)
• The New York Times: "Restraint By Pakistan Is Eroding" (May 24, 1998)
• The New York Times: "No Decision On Testing, US Is Told" (May 16, 1998)
• The New York Times: "Pakistan Looks Ready to Test Its Own Bomb" (May 14, 1998)

The Lahore Declaration

• Frontline: "Lahore Declaration and nuclear issues" (March 12, 1999)
• Embassy Of India: The Lahore Declaration (February 21, 1999)
• Story of Pakistan: The Lahore Declaration

Kargil Conflict

• Jammu & Kashmir: "Kargil was Pakistan's biggest blunder" (August 5, 1999)
• BBC News: Kargil conflict timeline (July 13, 1999)
• World Socialist Web Site: Pakistan regime in crisis over climbdown in Kashmir (July 16, 1999)

Osama Bin Laden

• Daily Times: EDITORIAL: Qazi Hussain Ahmad and Osama bin Laden (March 20, 2006)
• Cooperative Research History Commons: Profile: Nawaz Sharif  

1999 Military Coup

• BBC News: Pakistan after the Coup: Special Report(October 12, 2000)
• The New York Times: "Clash Over India Led to Coup" (March 9, 2000)
• The New York Times: "Countdown to Pakistan's Coup" (October 12, 1999)
• PBS Online: Coup in Pakistan (October 12, 1999)

Exiled from Pakistan

• The New York Times: "Pakistan Ruler Tells Why He Exiled Rival" (December 21, 2000)
• The New York Times: "Exile Deal Leaves Pakistanis Feeling Betrayed" (December 17, 2000)

Return to Pakistan

• CNN.com: Sharif deported upon arrival (Time: 2:32)  
• AlJazeera.net: Pakistan deports Sharif on return (September 10, 2007)
• AlJazerra.net: Sharif sets Pakistan return date (August 30, 2007)
• AlJazeera.net: Exiled Pakistan PM free to return (August 23, 2007)

Nawaz Sharif Blogs and Commentaries

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• Slate: Sharif Don't Like It

Nawaz Sharif Photos

• BBC News In Pictures: Nawaz Sharif's short return
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Nawaz Sharif Videos

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Nawaz Sharif Criticism and Controversy

• FT.com: "US avoids Sharif Controversy" (September 12, 2007)
• NDTV.com: Sharif for undiluted democracy in Pak (September 9, 2007)
• FT.com: "Sharif set to take on Pakistan Military" (August 24, 2007)

Nawaz Sharif Timeline

• 1949: Born
• 1990's: Rumored to have had dealings with Osama Bin Laden
• 1990-93: 1st Term Sharif 14th Prime Minister of Pakistan
• 1993: Dismissed as Prime Minister, re-instated, then resigned with Benazir Bhutto taking his place
• 1997-99: 2nd Term Sharif 18th Prime Minister of Pakistan
• 1997: Completed Southwest Asia's Motoway Connecting Lahore and Islamabad
• 1998: May 28, Sharif Ordered Nuclear Testing in Pakistan
• 1998: Sharif Appointed General Pervez Musharraf as Army Chief
• 1999: Signed the Lahore Declaration with Atal Behari Vajpayee, Indian PM
• 1999: October 12, Pakistan Coup Ousts Sharif
• 2000: Sharif convicted of several crimes against Pakistan, exiled to Saudi Arabia
• 2007: August 22, Supreme Court of Pakistan rules Sharif may return to Pakistan
• 2007: September 10, Sharif and his family return to Pakistan
• 2007: September 10, Sharif arrested, questioned and denied entry into Pakistan

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