LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif is reportedly planning to return to Pakistan by mid-September, according to a source within the Sharif family. The source revealed that Nawaz Sharif may depart from London in approximately one month.
The Sharif family’s lawyers recommended an immediate return following the conclusion of his European and Middle Eastern visit. However, some members of the PML-N have advised him to aim for a mid-September arrival.
They have finalized the decision for Nawaz Sharif’s return after almost four years of exile. According to the source, the preparations are progressing smoothly. Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz have been in regular contact with Nawaz Sharif regarding the intricacies related to his return to Pakistan.
The source mentioned that Shehbaz Sharif will be traveling to London within a week to meet Nawaz. A group of PML-N leaders, including Rana Sanaullah, Khawaja Asif, Javed Latif, Saad Rafique, Parvez Rasheed, and Irfan Siddiqui, are also planning to visit London over the next three weeks to discuss and coordinate the logistics of Nawaz Sharif’s return.
Regarding recent legal developments, the source stated that the recent verdict of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Act 2023 does not impact Nawaz Sharif’s legal cases. The Sharif family’s legal team has reportedly prepared a comprehensive legal defense for Nawaz in various cases. They will initiate the legal proceedings as soon as he returns to Pakistan.
PML-N plans Grand Welcome
The PML-N is reportedly arranging a grand welcome for Nawaz Sharif. Nawaz Sharif traveled to the UK in November 2019 for medical treatment and subsequently stayed beyond the permitted court-approved duration. His family alleged that he had been poisoned by the government of Imran Khan and his supporters.
After treatment at the Harley Street Clinic and London Bridge Hospital for four months, Nawaz Sharif’s medical condition improved. He was diagnosed with an immune system disorder. His worsening health prompted doctors in Pakistan to recommend seeking treatment abroad.
