PML-N leader Captain (retd) Safdar Awan claimed that Nawaz Sharif plans to contest the 2024 general elections from Mansehra. Nawaz, who was previously disqualified from public office, hopes to overcome legal hurdles. Safdar also mentioned Maryam Nawaz’s plans to contest assembly seats from Punjab. Further details available at News. – Khabristan.PK
MANSEHRA: PML-N leader Captain (retd) Safdar Awan on Wednesday claimed that party supremo Nawaz Sharif, who was disqualified from holding any public office in July 2017, will contest the upcoming general elections 2024 from Mansehra, News reported.
The three-time prime minister — who returned to Pakistan in October after ending a 4-year self-imposed exile in London — hopes to take a fourth shot at power, but still major legal hurdles remain in his path to contest the general elections.
The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan had disqualified Nawaz Sharif from holding public office in a landmark decision on the Panama Papers case in July 2017. Subsequently, he stepped down from the role of the prime minister.
Moreover, the PML-N supremo was handed a disqualification of 10 years from holding a public office in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption.
Later, the Supreme Court said the disqualification under Article 62(1)(f), which sets the precondition for a member of parliament to be “sadiq and ameen” (honest and righteous) was for life.
In July 2018, an accountability court handed down Nawaz a 10-year imprisonment in the Avenfield Apartments reference – filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB). In addition to this, he was awarded one-year imprisonment for not cooperating with the anti-graft watchdog.
Since his return to the country, Nawaz Sharif has been able to secure the desired results from the courts.
However, the PML-N supremo needs the lifelong ban on holding any public office to be removed if he is to qualify to contest the upcoming polls.
Talking to journalists today, Capt Safdar Awan said that the three-time prime minister would contest the upcoming general polls from NA-15 constituency of Mansehra. “He will address the 24-year deprivations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)”, he added.
Meanwhile, Safdar said that her wife Maryam Nawaz would contest both national and provincial assemblies’ seats from Punjab, adding that he would not contest the polls.
As the anticipation for the 2024 general elections continues to mount, the political landscape is abuzz with news of Nawaz Sharif’s decision to run for a seat in Mansehra. With his announcement, the electoral stage is set for a dramatic contest characterized by high stakes and intense competition. This move marks a significant development in the lead-up to the elections amidst a backdrop of shifting alliances and evolving political dynamics. Sharif’s decision has sparked widespread speculation and reactions, heralding a pivotal moment in the trajectory of Pakistani politics. Throughout the nation, his decision is likely to generate extensive discussion and analysis, as observers and citizens alike ponder the potential ramifications and implications of this forthcoming electoral showdown. Stay tuned for further insights and analysis as the electoral frenzy unfolds in the build-up to the 2024 general elections.
Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N leader, plans to contest the 2024 general elections from Mansehra, despite facing legal obstacles due to previous disqualifications. His return to Pakistan and subsequent legal proceedings have resulted in some favorable outcomes, including the voiding of his conviction in the Al-Azizia case. However, the lifelong ban on holding public office still stands, posing a challenge for his eligibility to run in the upcoming polls. Captain Safdar Awan announced Sharif’s candidacy from NA-15 constituency in Mansehra, emphasizing his intention to address the region’s longstanding issues. Additionally, Maryam Nawaz is set to contest seats in both national and provincial assemblies from Punjab.
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