Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti has declared that the governmentstands prepared to take action against PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif if hisbail is not granted, as reported by ARY News. Speaking during an interviewon the ARY News program “Khabar,” the caretaker interior ministeremphasized that apprehending a single accused individual at the airportdoes not necessitate a massive force, and if Nawaz Sharif’s bail request isdenied, he will be arrested, though it is likely that Nawaz Sharif maywillingly submit to arrest.
These developments linked with Nawaz Sharif stance of accountability callsfor former Generals have created ripples and things have gone negative forhim. Shehbaz Sharif had to rush to London to cool the things down but Nawazseemed adamant on his stance which may create troubles for him and sourceshave revealed that once again his arrival in Pakistan may be delayed.
Bugti explained that the ultimate decision regarding the release of PTIchief and former Prime Ministe before the upcoming elections rests with thecourts. Notably, Bugti pointed out that while several Prime Ministers havefaced arrest in the past, it is the PTI chief who appears to be mostapprehensive about such an outcome.
Prior to Bugti’s remarks, former finance minister Ishaq Dar asserted thatthere are no legal obstacles preventing PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif fromparticipating in elections. He highlighted that Article 62(1)(f), whichreduced the disqualification sentence to five years, had been passed by theparliament and subsequently approved by the president. This provision seemsto provide a legal pathway for Nawaz Sharif’s participation in futureelectoral processes.
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In conclusion, the statements made by Caretaker Interior Minister SarfrazBugti and former finance minister Ishaq Dar underscore the ongoingpolitical and legal developments surrounding Nawaz Sharif’s potentialarrest and participation in elections.
The fate of Nawaz Sharif and his eligibility to contest elections willultimately be determined by the courts, with legal arguments centeredaround Article 62(1)(f) and the president’s approval of this provision.These developments mark a significant chapter in Pakistan’s politicallandscape, with implications for the upcoming elections and the broaderpolitical discourse in the country.
