His inauguration as prime minister marks the return of the wealthy Sharif family as one of the most powerful political dynasties in Pakistan. His brother, Nawaz Sharif, was prime minister three times between 1990 and 2017, during which Sehbaz served as prime minister of Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous state. While Nawaz was often regarded as the one who could attract crowds and win over voters, Shehbaz became better known for his practical skills in implementing politics and for his ambitious development program in Punjab. “Sehbaz Sharif’s dream has long been to become prime minister to demonstrate his administrative and political skills,” said Cyril Almeida, a journalist and analyst. “He wanted to be prime minister in 2013, but Nawaz’s brother kept him in Punjab.” Sehbaz Sharif, 70, first worked in the family-owned industrial enterprise and then entered politics in 1988, becoming Punjab’s prime minister in 1997. But after his brother was ousted in a military coup in 1999, the Sharif family was exiled. in Saudi Arabia. He returned to the country in 2007 and became Punjab’s prime minister again. But in 2017, the Sharif family became embroiled in a scandal after they were named in a leak of Pandora documents that revealed offshore assets. Nawaz was removed from office and taken to trial. He and Maryam’s daughter were found guilty of corruption and sentenced to 10 and eight years in prison respectively, the charges were politically motivated – Nawaz has an openly contemptuous relationship with Pakistan’s powerful military establishment, which still plays a quiet but important role in the political affairs of the country. Sehbaz has also faced numerous investigations and allegations of corruption over the years, but has never been found guilty by a court. The army is said to have backed then-opposition leader Imran Khan, who was elected prime minister in 2017. Fahd Husain, an analyst and former editor of Pakistan’s largest news newspaper Dawn, said Shehbaz Sharif was likely to have a practical style of governing that was very different from that of Khan. While Khan was known for his charisma, Sharif’s reputation is a reputation for talent. Hussein said Sharif’s leadership style would likely mark the end of the “conflict” and populist policies of which Khan became known, in which he made major promises of reforms and rallies, and would instead be a prime minister who ” he speaks less and works more. “ “Shehbaz is used to rolling up his sleeves and getting into hard work,” Husain said. “We will see a workaholic in the office who is obsessed with performance, governance and tradition.” With Sharif in power, there is likely to be a shift in foreign policy, especially away from Khan’s fierce and often conflicting anti-Western rhetoric that has severed Pakistan’s diplomatic relations with the United States and Europe. Sharif was also known for his close cooperation with China during his time in Punjab. Sharif’s relationship with the army is also likely to differ from that of Khan and his brother Nawaz. While little love has been lost between Nawaz and the military establishment, and the relationship has become increasingly controversial during his third term in office, Sehbaz appears to have a much better working relationship with this army, and is not as supportive of them as he is. Han. to be in power most of his time. “The army will not be as involved in its rule as it was during the Han’s government, which was completely dependent on the army,” said Zahid Hussain, a writer and political analyst. “But one thing is clear, Sehbaz and the army will work closely together.”
