3 February 1997General ElectionNawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1997, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
General election outcome recorded for Nawaz Sharif: Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
Government context for this general election: Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
Nawaz Sharif begins his second term as Prime Minister.
Farooq Leghari resigns after a confrontation with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Parliament curbs presidential dissolution powers and strengthens party discipline through constitutional amendments.
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