In a big U Turn, PML N backtracks from accountability demand of former COAS and DG ISI
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In the lead-up to the forthcoming elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) finds itself grappling with uncertainty regarding its intended political stance. A trusted confidant of the PML-N's leader, Nawaz Sharif, has recently asserted that the party no longer seeks the accountability of former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and former ISI head Gen Faiz Hamid.
This declaration comes amid reports circulating in London suggesting that Nawaz Sharif may be reconsidering his previous stance on demanding accountability from retired military generals and judges.
During a press conference held at the party's Model Town office, Javed Latif, a prominent figure within the PML-N, made it explicit that their focus is not on Gen Bajwa and Gen Hamid's accountability but rather on identifying and holding accountable those individuals and enablers implicated in the events of May 9, which included attacks on military installations following the arrest of PTI chief Imran Khan.
This assertion has added a layer of ambiguity to the party's overall narrative, given Latif's reputation for vocalizing the need to make former generals and judges examples for their alleged conspiracy against the Sharif government in 2017.
Javed Latif's recent statement has triggered a wave of inquiries surrounding the PML-N's evolving political stance. As the party struggles to define its narrative for the upcoming elections, the shift away from demanding accountability from prominent military figures raises questions about its strategy and objectives.
Nawaz Sharif's potential reconsideration further underscores the dynamic nature of Pakistan's political landscape, where alliances and positions can shift rapidly in the lead-up to elections. The PML-N's ultimate decision on its electoral narrative remains a subject of keen interest and speculation as the nation awaits further clarity on the party's direction.
