Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is a Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from August 2017 to May 2018. He is a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) party and has held various positions in the government, including Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources. Abbasi was born on December 27, 1958, in Murree, Pakistan. Abbasi completed his education in the United States, earning a degree in electrical engineering from George Washington University. He entered politics in the 1980s and has been an influential figure in Pakistani politics, known for his focus on energy issues and infrastructure development during his tenure.