Nawaz Sharif touches down in Dubai ahead of Pakistan return
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif touched down in Dubai on Thursday, October 19, 2023, ahead of his much-anticipated return to Pakistan. Sharif is scheduled to return to Pakistan on Saturday, October 21, after spending four years in self-exile in London.
Sharif was convicted of corruption in 2017 and sentenced to seven years in prison. However, he was allowed to leave Pakistan for medical treatment in November 2019. He has since been living in London.
Sharif's return to Pakistan is seen as a major boost for his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party ahead of the upcoming general elections. The PML-N is the main opposition party to the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Sharif's arrival in Dubai was met with a large crowd of supporters. He is expected to hold meetings with PML-N leaders in Dubai before returning to Pakistan on Saturday.
Sharif's return to Pakistan is likely to further polarize the country's political landscape. The PTI has accused Sharif of being corrupt and of fleeing the country to avoid justice. The PML-N has defended Sharif, saying that he is innocent of the charges against him.
Sharif's return is also likely to have implications for the country's economy. The PML-N has promised to revive the economy if it comes to power. However, the PTI has warned that Sharif's return will lead to economic instability.
Only time will tell what impact Sharif's return will have on Pakistan. However, it is clear that his return is a major event in the country's political landscape.
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