LONDON: Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif would return to Pakistan in October. PML-N leadership announced return of former PM after holding huddle here.
“Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in October and lead election campaign,” former PM told media alongside his elder brother. Reports are doing rounds that Sharif had rescheduled his visit to Pakistan and was likely to return on October 15. 
Earlier, he decided not to return to country in September-decision which was taken at meeting with Shehbaz Sharif here. It was decided that Nawaz would delay his return until later date. Additionally, it had been suggested that Nawaz Sharif might consider returning to Pakistan in either October or November, particularly in light of upcoming general elections scheduled for February next year. Both PML-N leaders discussed party’s political strategy and overall political situation in country.
Earlier, Nawaz Sharif alleged that efforts were being made to protect Pakistan Tehreek- e-Insaf Chairman who is involved in corruption of billions of rupees. Nawaz Sharif alleged that Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial was trying to shield man (PTI Chief) who was involved in embezzling billions of rupees. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 26 2023

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