Importance of Nawaz Sharif for Pakistan, South Asia and the World

Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (born 25 December 1949) is a Pakistani businessman and politician who served as the prime minister of Pakistan for three non-consecutive terms.

Sharif is the longest-serving prime minister of Pakistan having served a total of more than 9 years. While he was initially backed by the Army he was removed by them on all three occasions for challenging their writ or becoming too independent.