Biography
Maryam Nawaz Sharif (born 28 October 1973), also known as Maryam Safdar, is a prominent Pakistani politician and the daughter of Nawaz Sharif, former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League, Maryam Nawaz Sharif is a respected politician who holds a prominent role in one of the major political parties of Pakistan, demonstrating her dedicated passion for political responsibility.
Pakistani politician
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| Full name: | Maryam Nawaz Sharif |
| Stage name: | Maryam Safdar |
| Born: | October 28, 1973 (age 50) |
| Place of birth: | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality: | Pakistani |
| Education: | Convent of Jesus & Mary, King Edward Medical College, University of Punjab |
| Height: | 1.65 meters |
| Parents: | Nawaz Sharif, Kulsoom Nawaz |
| Siblings: | Asma Nawaz Sharif, Hussain Nawaz, Hassan Nawaz |
| Couple: | Muhammad Safdar Awan (m. 1992) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Muhammad Junaid Safdar, Mahnoor Safdar, Mehr-un-Nisa Munir |
| Job: | Politician |
| Net worth: | $2.9 million (USD) |
Early life and education
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the youngest child of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif (father) and Kulsoom Nawaz (mother), was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on October 28, 1973.
Coming from a Punjabi family of Kashmiri origin, Maryam shared her childhood with three siblings: Asma Nawaz Sharif, Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz. Growing up, she was accompanied by her aunts Saeeda Amir and Khadija Hafeez.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s pursuit of education led her to Punjab Universitywhere she earned her M.A. in literature. By 2012, Maryam was actively pursuing her Ph.D.
Career
In 2012, Maryam Nawaz Sharif entered the political arena, demonstrating her strategic talent by leading her father’s election campaign, leading to his victory as Prime Minister. Recognizing her invaluable contributions to Pakistan Muslim League (N) party, she won the prestigious role of Chairwoman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme.
However, Maryam’s political journey goes beyond these achievements; she emerged as a fearless critic, using her voice to strongly challenge the Pakistani military junta and the Imran Khan government.
In October 2014, the PTI filed a lawsuit in the Lahore High Court, accusing Maryam Nawaz Sharif of misappropriating government funds for personal gain. On 12 November 2014, the court ordered her removal from office, prompting Maryam to resign as Chairwoman the following day. Recognition for her achievements came in March 2017 when she was named one of the BBC’s 100 Women. Later that year, The New York Times included her in its List of 11 most powerful women in the world.
Her political activism gained momentum in 2017 after her father was disqualified and convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the Panama Papers case and money laundering through his employment in the UAE. During the NA-120 by-election, she actively campaigned for her mother, Kulsoom Nawaz.
Despite getting the PML-N ticket for the 2018 general elections from NA-127 (Lahore-V) and PP-173 in June 2018, legal trouble ensued in July. The National Accountability Bureau filed a corruption case, resulting in a seven-year jail term and a 10-year ban on Maryam Nawaz Sharif from politics. The PML-N nominated Ali Pervaiz Malik and Malik Irfan Shafi Khokhar as its candidates for NA-127 and PP-173 constituencies in the 2018 elections.
On January 3, 2023, Maryam Nawaz Sharif was sworn in as the Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League. This significant move, endorsed by PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif, expanded her role in the party as she assumed the position of “Head of Organizing Committee”, entrusted with the important responsibility of reforming and re-establishing the party structure at various levels.
Social media
- Instagram Username: Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@maryamnawazofficial)
- Facebook name: Maryam Nawaz Sharif
- Twitter handle: Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif)
Personal life
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, 50, daughter of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, married Muhammad Safdar Awan in 1992 when she was just nineteen years old.
They were blessed with three children who brought endless joy to their marriage. Their first child, a son named Muhammad Junaid Safdar, and two daughters, Mahnoor Safdar and Mehr-un-Nisa Munir, completed their beautiful family unit.
Net worth
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a prominent politician, has considerable political influence compared to her father, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif disclosed assets worth around US$2.9 million in 2018. Thus, she is ranked as one of the richest politicians in Pakistan. She has amassed a net worth of 845 million Rupees (US$2.9 million).
