Nawaz Sharif, the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan MuslimLeague-Nawaz (PML-N), emphasized that Pakistan’s progress hinges onbringing to justice all those involved in the 2017 conspiracy against hisgovernment.
He made this statement during a meeting in London with his brother ShahbazSharif, former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, daughter Maryam Nawaz, and otherparty leaders. Nawaz Sharif described the 2017 conspiracy as detrimental toPakistan, accusing those involved of being “swindlers.”
He singled out key figures, including former army chief General Bajwa,ex-ISI chief Gen Faiz Hameed, former chief justice Saqib Nisar, JusticeAsif Saeed Khosa, Justice Azmat Saeed, and Justice Ijazul Ahsan, as”criminals of Pakistan.”
This assertion by the three-time prime minister has added complexity toPakistan’s political landscape, sparking discussions about its legal andpolitical implications. Meanwhile, the PML-N leadership has remained silentabout the reasons behind Shehbaz Sharif’s sudden departure to Londonshortly after his return to Pakistan.
Speculation about a potential change in Nawaz Sharif’s travel plans hasarisen due to this unexpected move, leaving many both within and outsidethe party questioning the true purpose of the unscheduled meeting. Partyleaders in Lahore have sought to dispel rumors by affirming that NawazSharif’s planned return to Pakistan on October 21 remains unchanged, withpreparations to welcome him proceeding as scheduled.
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Nevertheless, some party insiders have raised concerns and speculationsabout Shehbaz Sharif’s swift return to London, suggesting it may be linkedto conveying messages from influential entities within Pakistan’s powerstructure or related to the PML-N’s legal strategy, possibly seeking courtrelief in light of a new chief justice and potential reconciliation withthe establishment.
Additionally, there have been rumors of former PML-N members consideringthe formation of a new political party, further complicating the dynamicswithin the party.
