Analyst Mohsin Baig has revealed that Nawaz Sharif's return on October 21 has been carefully coordinated following a solid agreement. He expressed his observations, stating that the ongoing developments seem to align with this arrangement and are expected to persist in the future. Baig believes that the former prime minister will successfully file his nomination papers and participate in the upcoming elections.
When discussing the propensity of politicians to engage in negotiations for political gains, he emphasized that virtually all political leaders are inclined to pursue deals as a means to attain power. Baig challenged anyone to name a politician who doesn't seek such opportunities.
With regard to elections and the PPP's insistence on holding them promptly, he pointed out that the PPP had taken part in the meeting that approved the 2023 census. According to him, the PPP was aware that the Election Commission would conduct delimitation based on the new census data. Therefore, he suggested that if the PPP had concerns, they should not have endorsed the census approval.
Legal expert Hasan Raza Pasha discussed Nawaz Sharif's disqualification and the legal steps he would need to take to challenge the verdict that led to his lifetime disqualification. Pasha clarified that Article 62(1)(f) does not specify the duration of disqualification, indicating that Sharif would have to approach the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction. This could be achieved through the submission of a file or by addressing objections during the nomination paper submission.
Pasha also anticipated that Sharif might have an opportunity to address a PML-N rally on October 21 without having to appear in court, as the courts are expected to be closed on the day of his homecoming.