Children of Pakistan's prime minister

Children of Pakistan's prime minister

Mariam Safdar, Hasan and Hussain Nawaz Sharif

PEP Politically Exposed Person Explore the data: Mariam Safdar

Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif

Prime Minister of Pakistan (1990-1993) (1997-1999) (2013-present)

Relatives in the data: Mariam Safdar, Hasan and Hussain Nawaz Sharif

Mariam Safdar, Daughter

Mariam SafdarView
Hasan Nawaz SharifView
Hussain Nawaz SharifView

Controversy has long engulfed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family, including three of his four children – Mariam, Hasan and Hussain – over their riches from a network of businesses that include steel, sugar and paper mills and extensive international property holdings. At various times, depending on the political party in power, the Sharifs – one of Pakistan's richest families – have been accused of corruption, ownership of illegal assets, tax avoidance and money laundering. Mariam, Hussain and their father have been detained on such charges, exiled to Saudi Arabia and also acquitted. When allegations first surfaced in 2000, a family member called them "completely wrong," and declared: "This is a very religious family." Hasan, who moved to London over 16 years ago, and Hussain have been running family businesses from abroad. Mariam reportedly is being groomed to take over leadership of her father's political party.