Disqualified, self-exiled, return: Timeline of Nawaz Sharif's political fall and resurrection
Sharif was convicted, and subsequently forced to stay in self-imposed exile in London. This is also the second time when Sharif has ended his self-imposed exile and returned to his homeland. The first instance goes back to 2007.
After staying outside Pakistan during the eight-year rule of military dictator Parvez Musharraf – who had overturned his government in 1999 – Sharif had returned back to the country and became a key stakeholder in domestic politics. This eventually led to his record win in the 2013 general elections. Here's a timeline of Nawaz Sharif's subsequent political fall and resurrection: April 2016: How Sharif landed in soup due to Panama Papers? Millions of documents from a Panamanian law firm are leaked to the media.
Some of the so-called Panama Papers show the involvement of Sharif's family in offshore companies that hold properties in London. Sharif, who became prime minister for a third time after winning a 2013 election, denies wrongdoing but a case against him by rival Imran Khan. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! July 2017: Sharif gets disqualified from holding PM office.
Here's why The Supreme Court disqualified the three-time premier from the prime minister's office, declaring him “dishonest" for not disclosing income from a company owned by his son. Sharif, who had fallen out with the powerful military over policy differences, including ties with India, resigned from office the same day. He soon left for London to tend to his wife who was receiving medical treatment there.
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