Nawaz Sharif is a prominent Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan three times, with his terms spanning from 1990 to 1993, 1997 to 1999, and 2013 to 2017. He is the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party and has played a significant role in the country's political landscape since the late 1980s. Born on December 25, 1949, in Lahore, Nawaz Sharif comes from a wealthy industrial family. He initially entered politics in the 1980s and became known for his economic policies aimed at privatization and infrastructure development. His political career has been marked by controversies, including legal challenges and allegations of corruption.