This story was originally published in April 2017.


Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his wife Kulsoom Nawaz are celebrating 46 years of marriage today.

To mark the occasion, the prime minister's daughter Maryam Nawaz, shared photos of her parents and her family and tweeted heartfelt messages.

"Every love story is beautiful, but yours is my favourite," she said. "Happy 46th wedding anniversary to the best couple ever."

"Nothing in this world is perfect, but the two of you are!" she added. "May the companionship and comradeship always continue."

Here are some photographs of the couple taken over the years:

Nawaz Sharif and his wife Kulsoom Nawaz. ─ Photo courtesy Aaj TV
Nawaz Sharif and his wife Kulsoom Nawaz. ─ Photo courtesy Aaj TV

Nawaz Sharif, Kulsoom Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz, their first child. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
Nawaz Sharif, Kulsoom Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz, their first child. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

Nawaz Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz in Berlin, 1993.─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
Nawaz Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz in Berlin, 1993.─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

Kulsoom Nawaz feeds Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cake on his birthday in Dec 2016. ─ Photo courtesy: Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
Kulsoom Nawaz feeds Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cake on his birthday in Dec 2016. ─ Photo courtesy: Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

Kulsoom Nawaz poses for a photo alongside Nawaz Sharif. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
Kulsoom Nawaz poses for a photo alongside Nawaz Sharif. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

Nawaz Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz walking down a street arm in arm. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
Nawaz Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz walking down a street arm in arm. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

The Sharifs attend an event together. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
The Sharifs attend an event together. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

The Sharifs pose for a photograph together.─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
The Sharifs pose for a photograph together.─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

The Sharifs performing Umrah together. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
The Sharifs performing Umrah together. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

Nawaz Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz outside a restaurant. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter
Nawaz Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz outside a restaurant. ─ Photo courtesy Maryam Nawaz official Twitter

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