General Election
Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
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1997 in Pakistan
Explore 7 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1997.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1997
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February
General Election - General Election
Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Nawaz Sharif: Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif begins his second term as Prime Minister.
December
Presidential Resignation
Farooq Leghari resigns after a confrontation with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Other events (month unknown)
Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments
Parliament curbs presidential dissolution powers and strengthens party discipline through constitutional amendments.
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