PML-N Government Era (2013–2018) | Nawaz Sharif & Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's Legacy
Major Events During PML-N Government (2013–2018) | Nawaz Sharif Era Major Events During PML-N Government (2013–2018) Nawaz Sharif’s Leadership (2013–2017) The tenure of Nawaz Sharif (2013–2017) as the Prime Minister of Pakistan is often regarded as one of the most development-focused periods in the country's history. This article highlights the major events, reforms, and political shifts that occurred during this period, followed by the continuation of PML-N governance under Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. 2013 General Elections: A Political Comeback On May 11, 2013 , general elections were held in Pakistan. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged victorious with 129 seats , followed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with 30, PTI with 25, and MQM with 19. Nawaz Sharif became Prime Minister for the third time on June 5, 2013 . Political Context and PPP’s Decline The previous PPP-led government faced criticism for high inflation, energy crises, terrorism, an...