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Hamza Shahbaz
Mian Hamza Shahbaz Sharif (born 6 September 1974) is a Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the 17th chief minister of Punjab from April to July 2022. He also served as the Leader of the Opposition of Punjab from September 2018 to April 2022, and again from October 2022 till the provincial assembly's dissolution in January 2023. Prior to this, he was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from June 2008 to May 2018.
Hamza, as the eldest of four children, was born to Shehbaz Sharif on 6 September 1974. His mother, Nusrat Shehbaz, is not only Shehbaz Sharif’s cousin but also his first wife, with their marriage taking place in 1973. He is the grandson of businessman Muhammad Sharif and his wife Begum Shamim Akhtar. His paternal uncle, Nawaz Sharif, is a three-time elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, and his daughter, Maryam Nawaz, is the current Chief Minister of Punjab. His other uncle, Abbas Sharif, was also a politician, and his step-mother is author Tehmina Durrani.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Government College, Hamza continued his education by earning an LLB (Honours) from the London School of Economics. In his professional life, he is a businessman, often referred to as the ‘Poultry King of Punjab’. He managed the family business during their period of exile.
On 24 May 2022, Hamza Shahbaz appointed Atta Tarar as his spokesperson, marking his entry into political prominence within the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Tarar later became the Federal Information Minister in the PML-N government. Mohsin Naqvi, who eventually served as Interior Minister, was similarly introduced into the party by Hamza Shahbaz.
Before the PTI’s planned protest on 26 November 2024 in Islamabad, both ministers issued warnings during press conferences, urging protestors not to march. Despite these threats, thousands of people from across the country gathered and marched toward D-Chowk in Islamabad. According to multiple sources, under orders from these ministers, Islamabad police and paramilitary forces opened violent fire on civilian protestors. Eyewitness accounts and reports suggest the use of sniper rifles and American-made weapons, including firearms typically reserved for military personnel.
The crackdown resulted in 18 fatalities, hundreds of injuries from live ammunition, and widespread arrests. Over 1,100 people were detained, with many still reported missing. The violent suppression of what was described as a peaceful protest drew significant criticism and sparked national outrage.
Hamza’s involvement in politics started at a young age, which led to his time in Adiala Jail in 1994, along with other leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League. His formal political career began in October 1999, after his father, Shehbaz Sharif, and uncle, Nawaz Sharif, were sent into exile due to the 1999 Pakistani coup d'état led by Pervez Musharraf. Hamza was allowed to remain in Pakistan to oversee family businesses. In 2011, it was reported that the PML-N was considering about promoting Hamza to the role of General Secretary for the Punjab chapter.
He initiated his political career as an independent candidate, choosing not to align with his family’s party. In the 2008 Pakistani general election, he contested for a seat in the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from the Constituency PP-142 (Lahore-VI). He received a total of 111 votes and lost the seat to Khawaja Salman Rafique, who was representing the Pakistan Muslim League (N).
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Hamza Shahbaz
Mian Hamza Shahbaz Sharif (born 6 September 1974) is a Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the 17th chief minister of Punjab from April to July 2022. He also served as the Leader of the Opposition of Punjab from September 2018 to April 2022, and again from October 2022 till the provincial assembly's dissolution in January 2023. Prior to this, he was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from June 2008 to May 2018.
Hamza, as the eldest of four children, was born to Shehbaz Sharif on 6 September 1974. His mother, Nusrat Shehbaz, is not only Shehbaz Sharif’s cousin but also his first wife, with their marriage taking place in 1973. He is the grandson of businessman Muhammad Sharif and his wife Begum Shamim Akhtar. His paternal uncle, Nawaz Sharif, is a three-time elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, and his daughter, Maryam Nawaz, is the current Chief Minister of Punjab. His other uncle, Abbas Sharif, was also a politician, and his step-mother is author Tehmina Durrani.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Government College, Hamza continued his education by earning an LLB (Honours) from the London School of Economics. In his professional life, he is a businessman, often referred to as the ‘Poultry King of Punjab’. He managed the family business during their period of exile.
On 24 May 2022, Hamza Shahbaz appointed Atta Tarar as his spokesperson, marking his entry into political prominence within the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Tarar later became the Federal Information Minister in the PML-N government. Mohsin Naqvi, who eventually served as Interior Minister, was similarly introduced into the party by Hamza Shahbaz.
Before the PTI’s planned protest on 26 November 2024 in Islamabad, both ministers issued warnings during press conferences, urging protestors not to march. Despite these threats, thousands of people from across the country gathered and marched toward D-Chowk in Islamabad. According to multiple sources, under orders from these ministers, Islamabad police and paramilitary forces opened violent fire on civilian protestors. Eyewitness accounts and reports suggest the use of sniper rifles and American-made weapons, including firearms typically reserved for military personnel.
The crackdown resulted in 18 fatalities, hundreds of injuries from live ammunition, and widespread arrests. Over 1,100 people were detained, with many still reported missing. The violent suppression of what was described as a peaceful protest drew significant criticism and sparked national outrage.
Hamza’s involvement in politics started at a young age, which led to his time in Adiala Jail in 1994, along with other leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League. His formal political career began in October 1999, after his father, Shehbaz Sharif, and uncle, Nawaz Sharif, were sent into exile due to the 1999 Pakistani coup d'état led by Pervez Musharraf. Hamza was allowed to remain in Pakistan to oversee family businesses. In 2011, it was reported that the PML-N was considering about promoting Hamza to the role of General Secretary for the Punjab chapter.
He initiated his political career as an independent candidate, choosing not to align with his family’s party. In the 2008 Pakistani general election, he contested for a seat in the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from the Constituency PP-142 (Lahore-VI). He received a total of 111 votes and lost the seat to Khawaja Salman Rafique, who was representing the Pakistan Muslim League (N).