Sharif will also need to strengthen his party 's links to economic and political stakeholders outside of Punjab , where the PML-N has a smaller presence than the other regional parties . Pakistan elects two - time former prime minister known for corruption and military dictatorship . Big expectations for President Sharif and his party , Pakistan Muslim League -- Nawaz . Sharif will face economic challenges as well as security issues from Taliban .
Pakistan elects two - time former prime minister known for corruption and military dictatorship . Big expectations for President Sharif and his party , Pakistan Muslim League -- Nawaz . Sharif will face economic challenges as well as security issues from Taliban .