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Also Known As Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Born December 25, 1949 (age 74) • Lahore • Pakistan
Title / Office prime minister (2013-2017), Pakistan • prime minister (1997-1999), Pakistan • prime minister (1990-1993), Pakistan
Political Affiliation Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Notable Family Members daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif • brother Shehbaz Sharif

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