Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi stated that he won’t contest the upcoming election. He avoided questions about forming a new party or leaving PML-N. He also expressed his stance on various political issues and criticized the NAB chairman. There were earlier reports hinting at his departure from PML-N. – Khabristan.PK
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said he won’t contest the election, News reported on Tuesday.
In a media interaction in Islamabad, Shahid Khaqan, a stalwart of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), ducked questions with regard to forming a new political party or quitting the PML-N.
On a question estranged PML-N leader said, neither Nawaz Sharif contacted him, “nor I felt any need of it”.
“General elections will be held definitely on February 08,” replying another question he said.
On a question former prime minister said that the conditions of level playing field are similar, which were in the past when the PTI was came to power. “What is level playing, it is the constitution and the law,” he further said.
On a question about “malicious intent” in Toshakhana and Al-Qadir cases, he said there are same courts and the judicial system, justice will be served if not now, after five to six years.
“I am facing cases in NAB courts for four years over attending a meeting,” Shahid Khaqan said.
“Present NAB chairman is unaware that the people’s lives are being destroyed, who will be accountable for this injustice in the country,” he questioned.
Earlier reports suggested that the former premier will formally announce his decision to part ways with the PML-N in coming days.
The veteran politician had earlier asserted that he would not contest in the general elections, terming the upcoming polls as ‘pointless.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has announced that he will not contest in the upcoming general elections. He refrained from addressing questions about forming a new political party or leaving the PML-N. Abbasi expressed his view that the upcoming elections are meaningless and criticized the NAB courts for the prolonged legal proceedings he has been facing. He emphasized the need for a level playing field in the electoral process and questioned the accountability of those responsible for injustice in the country. Reports indicate that he may soon formally announce his departure from the PML-N.
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