Maryam Nawaz Net Worth

Background and career

Maryam Nawaz Sharif (born 28 October 1973) is a Pakistani politician who has served as the 19th chief minister of Punjab since 26 February 2024. She is the first woman to hold the position of chief minister in Pakistan, assuming office following the 2024 elections, which were disputed amid widespread allegations of electoral rigging.

Born to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in Lahore, Punjab in 1973, she began her political career in 2012 when she took charge of the PMLN's election campaign for the 2013 Pakistani general election. Following the election, she was appointed the chairperson of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme in 2013. She resigned from the position in 2014 after her appointment was challenged in the Lahore High Court, who ordered to remove her, amid allegations of nepotism and dubious academic credentials. After her election to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in the controversial 2024 Pakistani general election, Maryam was appointed chief minister of Punjab.

During her tenure, cases of police brutality and extrajudicial encounters increased significantly. Despite her claims of having a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment of women, reported cases of rape and violence against women also reached their highest levels. However, she has been praised for creating job opportunities and launching several development programs. At the same time, she has faced criticism for using public funds to purchase an 11-billion rupee private plane for personal use, as well as for maintaining an extravagant lifestyle, elaborate protocols, and self-promotion.