KSB Politics

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...

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Second Term (1997–1999): Constitutional Power, Nuclear Tests & Political Clashes For political background, read the article on Nawaz Sharif’s First Term (1990–1993) . Introduction In the 1997 general elections, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, secured a historic victory. This marked Nawaz Sharif’s second tenure as Prime Minister—his first under the official banner of PML-N, having previously led under the IJI (Islami Jamhoori Ittehad) alliance. These elections saw not only the continued rivalry between PML-N and PPP but also the entry of a third force: Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), making its electoral debut. 1997 General Elections: A Landmark Win PML-N won approximately 66% of the popular vote, securing 137 out of 207 National Assembly seats , granting them a rare two-thirds majority. This gave Nawaz Sharif unprecedented legislative power, enabling constitutional amendments without needi...