- Nawaz Sharif, the three-time former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is set to return to the country.
- Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the decision was made after consulting with their political party.
- Shehbaz Sharif also reaffirmed the importance of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that his elder brother and three-time Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, will be returning to Pakistan from his self-imposed exile in London on October 21. Shehbaz emphasized that this decision was made in consultation with their political party, PML-N, and that Nawaz Sharif would receive a grand welcome upon his return.
During a media briefing in London, Shehbaz stated, “The whole nation is eagerly anticipating Nawaz Sharif’s return. The country and its economy will resume the trajectory where Nawaz Sharif left off in 2017,” referring to Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification and removal from power at that time. Shehbaz also confirmed that Nawaz Sharif would land in Lahore upon his return.
Addressing concerns raised by the PPP regarding the upcoming elections and PML-N’s stance on timely elections, Shehbaz asserted that it is the constitutional duty of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to conduct elections. He expressed his hope that the ECP would fulfill its constitutional responsibility, particularly in alignment with the new census data.
Shehbaz Sharif announced Nawaz Sharif’s return to Pakistan on October 21, with plans for a grand welcome. He also stressed the importance of the ECP’s role in conducting elections, while expressing optimism about the commission’s ability to fulfill its constitution.