Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif — spelt Shahbaz in many Pakistani outlets — is one of Pakistan’s most experienced administrators. Born in Lahore, he rose from the family steel business to become chief minister of Punjab three times and prime minister of Pakistan twice. This guide covers his profile and biography in full, plus where to find his official photos — the reason so many people search for “Shahbaz Sharif PNG”.
Quick answer: Shehbaz Sharif (born 23 September 1951) is Pakistan’s 20th prime minister, in office since 4 March 2024 for a second term. He is the younger brother of Nawaz Sharif, president of the PML-N, a three-time chief minister of Punjab, and MNA from Lahore’s NA-132. Official photos are published by the Prime Minister’s Office at pmo.gov.pk.
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Biography at a glance
Shehbaz Sharif was born on 23 September 1951 in Lahore to Muhammad Sharif, a prominent industrialist who founded the Ittefaq Group, and Shamim Akhtar. The Sharif family’s roots lie in Amritsar; they moved to Lahore around Partition in 1947. He is the younger of two brothers — the elder being Nawaz Sharif, who served three terms as prime minister (1990–93, 1997–98, 2013–17).
He studied at St. Anthony’s High School in Lahore and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Government College University, Lahore, before joining the family business. He entered electoral politics in 1988, winning a Punjab Assembly seat, and moved to the National Assembly in 1990.
Early life & education
Unlike many politicians of his generation, Shehbaz Sharif spent his early career in industry rather than law or the civil service. His business background shaped the technocratic management style he later brought to government — detailed progress reviews, tight deadlines and public inspections of project sites. He married Nusrat Shehbaz in 1973 and author Tehmina Durrani in 2003, and has four children including Hamza Shehbaz, himself a senior PML-N figure.
Political career
His career divides into three clear chapters. First, the Punjab years: chief minister on 20 February 1997 until the October 1999 military takeover, then again from 2008 to 2018 across two elected governments — more than 12 years in total, the longest tenure of any Punjab chief minister. The 2013–18 term, in particular, became associated with the Lahore Metrobus, the Orange Line metro train, and an aggressive push on power generation during Pakistan’s load-shedding crisis.
Second, the opposition years: after the PML-N lost the 2018 general election, he became Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, holding the government to account until the no-confidence motion of April 2022. Third, the premiership: elected prime minister on 11 April 2022, he led a coalition until the assembly’s term ended on 14 August 2023, then returned on 4 March 2024 after the February 2024 election, this time backed by a PML-N–PPP coalition.
Official photos & “Shahbaz Sharif PNG” images
Thousands of people search for “Shahbaz Sharif PNG” every month — typically looking for a clean, transparent-background portrait of the prime minister for presentations, banners or news graphics. The safest sources are official ones:
- PM Office website (pmo.gov.pk): the official portrait gallery and press releases carry high-resolution photographs released for public use.
- His verified accounts: @CMShehbaz on X (Twitter) and the Shehbaz Sharif Facebook page regularly publish official photographs.
- Wikimedia Commons: hosts freely licensed images of Shehbaz Sharif that can be reused with attribution — a good option when you need a clean cut-out style image legally.
Be cautious with random “PNG” download sites: many repackage low-resolution or mislabelled photos, and some attach watermarks or, worse, misleading captions. Always verify the image actually shows the prime minister — official sources never mislabel.
What is Shehbaz Sharif’s age?
He was born on 23 September 1951, so he is 75 years old in 2026.
Is Shehbaz Sharif related to Nawaz Sharif?
Yes — Nawaz Sharif is his elder brother. Both have served as prime minister of Pakistan, and both lead the Pakistan Muslim League (N).
Which party does Shehbaz Sharif belong to?
The Pakistan Muslim League (N), which he has presided over as party president since 13 March 2018.
