Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to his country after four years of self-imposed exile in London.

Nawaz Sharif in Lahore: No wish for revenge

Three times Nawaz Sharif, the prime leader of Pakistan, returned from exile with much anticipation, determined to make another surge in his nation's political and economic turmoil. The 73-year-old is one of the richest men in the country, having made his fortune in the steel industry, but admirers like his down-to-earth, "man of the soil" manner.

Former PM Nawaz Sharif arrive in Islamabad & Lahore today

After a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, former prime leader of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif has returned to the nation and is scheduled to speak at a large gathering in Lahore. The 73-year-old leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) took a chartered jet from Dubai to Islamabad.

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Pakistan: Thousands gather at Nawaz Sharif's Lahore rally

Pakistan: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif to lead a rally in hometown Lahore

Pakistan: Former PM Nawaz Sharif to arrive in Islamabad

Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif is all set to return to Pakistan. How would his return change Pakistan's economic & political landscape

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Former PM Nawaz Sharif's protective bail for October 24

Three times Nawaz Sharif, the prime leader of Pakistan, is set to return from exile with much anticipation, determined to make another surge in his nation's political and economic turmoil. The 73-year-old is one of the richest men in the country, having made his fortune in the steel industry, but admirers like his down-to-earth, "man of the soil" manner.

Pakistan: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif to return to the country on Friday

Ahead of the planned return of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan, the Islamabad High Court has granted him protective bail in two corruption cases until October 24th. Nawaz Sharif is slated to return on October 21st after spending over four years in self-imposed exile.

Nawaz Sharif granted bail, his arrest warrants suspended

A Pakistani court on Thursday granted bail to the country’s exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, clearing legal hurdles ahead of his potential return to the South Asian nation.

Sharif’s lawyer announced that Sharif “cannot be arrested on his arrival” now.

"The honourable Islamabad High Court has granted Nawaz Sharif protective bail until October 24," Amjad Pervaiz, Sharif's lawyer, was quoted as saying by AFP.

Sharif is hoping to lead his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party again before the January 2024 general elections, even as his prime opponent and former PM Imran Khan languishes in jail.

The 73-year-old politician is set to return to Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 21), ending his four-year-long self-imposed exile in UK.

His legal team had earlier applied for protective bail in the Islamabad High Court.

<h2>How Sharif ended up in London?</h2>

In 2017, he stepped down from his PM position due to the conviction in a corruption case. Two years later, while facing more corruption charges, he cited chest pains and received permission from his successor, Imran Khan, to travel to London for medical treatment. In 2019, he extended his stay in London, citing advice from his doctors.

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Since 2020, Pakistani authorities have been pursuing the PML-N leader, issuing a warrant for his arrest when he didn't return from London. Sharif is now preparing to end his self-imposed exile of nearly four years, most of which was spent in London. Recently, he travelled to Saudi Arabia. Now he&nbsp;plans to fly to Dubai before returning to Pakistan on Saturday.

<h2>Sharif's sentence</h2>

In 2018, Sharif was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the Avenfield Properties corruption case, involving assets exceeding his declared income. He also received a concurrent one-year sentence for not cooperating with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Pakistan's prime anti-graft agency.

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Furthermore, the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case resulted in a seven-year prison term, with Sharif being incarcerated in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. He was fined 1.5 billion Pakistani Rupees and ordered to pay US $25 million in this case.

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A Pakistani court on Thursday granted bail to the country’s exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, clearing legal hurdles ahead of his potential return to the South Asian nation.

A Pakistani court on Thursday granted bail to the country’s exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, clearing legal hurdles ahead of his potential return to the South Asian nation. Sharif’s lawyer announced that Sharif “cannot be arrested on his arrival” now. "The honourable Islamabad High Court has granted Nawaz Sharif protective bail until October 24," Amjad Pervaiz, Sharif's lawyer, was quoted as saying by AFP. Sharif is hoping to lead his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party again before the January 2024 general elections, even as his prime opponent and former PM Imran Khan languishes in jail. The 73-year-old politician is set to return to Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 21), ending his four-year-long self-imposed exile in UK. His legal team had earlier applied for protective bail in the Islamabad High Court. How Sharif ended up in London? In 2017, he stepped down from his PM position due to the conviction in a corruption case. Two years later, while facing more corruption charges, he cited chest pains and received permission from his successor, Imran Khan, to travel to London for medical treatment. In 2019, he extended his stay in London, citing advice from his doctors. Watch: Israel-Palestine war | The state belongs to Palestinians: Pakistani demonstrators × Since 2020, Pakistani authorities have been pursuing the PML-N leader, issuing a warrant for his arrest when he didn't return from London. Sharif is now preparing to end his self-imposed exile of nearly four years, most of which was spent in London. Recently, he travelled to Saudi Arabia. Now he plans to fly to Dubai before returning to Pakistan on Saturday. Sharif's sentence In 2018, Sharif was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the Avenfield Properties corruption case, involving assets exceeding his declared income. He also received a concurrent one-year sentence for not cooperating with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Pakistan's prime anti-graft agency. Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan avoid training in Bengaluru, players suffer from viral infections Furthermore, the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case resulted in a seven-year prison term, with Sharif being incarcerated in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. He was fined 1.5 billion Pakistani Rupees and ordered to pay US $25 million in this case. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Pakistan: Exiled former PM Nawaz Sharif gets bail ahead of his return this week

Ahead of the planned return of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan. The Islamabad High Court has granted him protective bail in two corruption cases until the 24th of October.

Pakistan: Ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif granted bail, arrest warrants suspended

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday (Oct 6) submitted his medical reports to the Lahore High Court (LHC) in anticipation of seeking protective bail ahead of his scheduled return to the country on October 21.&nbsp;

The documents mentioned that Nawaz had "some residual anginal symptoms" and he would need "frequent follow-up investigations" in London and Pakistan.&nbsp;

Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when part of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. It is also known as angina pectoris. It is a common symptom of coronary heart disease.&nbsp;

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Nawaz was convicted in the Al-Azizia Mills and Avenfield corruption cases in 2018. The 73-year-old has been living in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019. He was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case before he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds".&nbsp;

According to the PML-N, Nawaz will manage to secure protective bail ahead of his scheduled arrival and he will surrender to court in the Al Azizia corruption case on Oct 21 after addressing the nation at a rally at the Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore.&nbsp;

The medical report has been signed by Professor Carlo Di Mario, who is a consultant cardiologist at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals.&nbsp;

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As quoted by local reports, Mario said: "We first tried medical treatment, strengthening his antianginal therapy. His persistent anginal symptoms and restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 epidemic precluded a safe return of Nawaz to Pakistan."&nbsp;

Mario said that another angioplasty was conducted in November 2022 which targeted an "occluded left circumflexed artery"&nbsp;when Nawaz's symptoms "worsened".&nbsp;

The cardiologist said, "It required rotational atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, multiple stents deployed and expanded under IVUS (Intravascular ultrasound) guidance. (Nawaz) Sharif still has some residual anginal symptoms due to diffuse distal coronary disease in a patient with diabetes and multiple other comorbidities that would required frequent follow-up investigations both in London and Pakistan."&nbsp;

On Friday, PML-N president and former premier Shehbaz Sharif said&nbsp;that all preparations have been finalised to welcome his elder brother back to Lahore.&nbsp;

He said Nawaz would return and steer the country out of the economic crisis. Nawaz will be PML-N's candidate for prime minister, he added.

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the end of January 2024 for holding of general elections.

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Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday (Oct 6) submitted his medical reports to the Lahore High Court (LHC) in anticipation of seeking protective bail ahead of his scheduled return to the country on October 21.

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday (Oct 6) submitted his medical reports to the Lahore High Court (LHC) in anticipation of seeking protective bail ahead of his scheduled return to the country on October 21. The documents mentioned that Nawaz had "some residual anginal symptoms" and he would need "frequent follow-up investigations" in London and Pakistan. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when part of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. It is also known as angina pectoris. It is a common symptom of coronary heart disease. Also read: Pakistan tightens control on Afghan transit trade, imposes fee; bans 212 items Nawaz was convicted in the Al-Azizia Mills and Avenfield corruption cases in 2018. The 73-year-old has been living in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019. He was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case before he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds". According to the PML-N, Nawaz will manage to secure protective bail ahead of his scheduled arrival and he will surrender to court in the Al Azizia corruption case on Oct 21 after addressing the nation at a rally at the Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore. The medical report has been signed by Professor Carlo Di Mario, who is a consultant cardiologist at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. Also read: Bangladesh receives first shipment of uranium fuel from Russia for its $12bn plant Watch: Dengue death toll crosses 1,000-mark in Bangladesh × As quoted by local reports, Mario said: "We first tried medical treatment, strengthening his antianginal therapy. His persistent anginal symptoms and restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 epidemic precluded a safe return of Nawaz to Pakistan." Mario said that another angioplasty was conducted in November 2022 which targeted an "occluded left circumflexed artery" when Nawaz's symptoms "worsened". The cardiologist said, "It required rotational atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, multiple stents deployed and expanded under IVUS (Intravascular ultrasound) guidance. (Nawaz) Sharif still has some residual anginal symptoms due to diffuse distal coronary disease in a patient with diabetes and multiple other comorbidities that would required frequent follow-up investigations both in London and Pakistan." On Friday, PML-N president and former premier Shehbaz Sharif said that all preparations have been finalised to welcome his elder brother back to Lahore. He said Nawaz would return and steer the country out of the economic crisis. Nawaz will be PML-N's candidate for prime minister, he added. The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the end of January 2024 for holding of general elections. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif submits medical reports to court for protective bail

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter, Maryam Sharif, is busy setting the stage for Sharif's return to Pakistan later this month. Maryam said in a statement that Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan is as a more 'powerful leader' this time.

Pakistan: Maryam Sharif hails Nawaz Sharif's return, says 'he will steer Pak out of all crisis'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan from London on October 21 to lead the party's political campaign in the upcoming elections, his younger brother and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said.

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan on October 21

Following a four-year self-imposed Exile Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan was expected on October 21st. It is now under question amid the reopening of corruption cases against him.

Corruption cases against Nawaz Sharif reopened

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, recently addressed a party meeting in Lahore via video link from London, where he expressed his concerns about Pakistan's economic crisis. He questioned why Pakistan was seeking financial aid from around the world while India had achieved significant milestones, such as reaching the Moon and hosting the G20 summit.

Nawaz Sharif began by talking about&nbsp;the dire economic situation in Pakistan, where the current Prime Minister had been travelling to various countries to solicit financial assistance.

He contrasted this with India's achievements, stressing that India had not only reached the Moon but also hosted international summits like the G20. This, he argued, raised questions about Pakistan's failure to attain similar feats.

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<h2>Comparison with India's economic reforms</h2>

Sharif pointed out that during his tenure as Prime Minister in the 1990s, Pakistan had initiated economic reforms similar to those later adopted by India.

He cited India's remarkable growth in foreign exchange reserves, from a mere billion dollars during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure to an impressive $600 billion, as evidence of India's economic success.&nbsp;

In July, Pakistan received $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of a $3 billion bailout package aimed at stabilising the country's struggling economy.&nbsp;

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Nawaz Sharif, who had been in self-imposed exile in the UK for over four years, announced his return to Pakistan on October 21. He plans to lead the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party's campaign for the upcoming general elections. His party has also stated its intention to secure protective bail for him.

Sharif did not shy away from placing blame on Pakistan's former generals and judges for the country's predicament.

He mentioned that four judges had played a role in sending him home despite his efforts to eliminate power load shedding in the country. He specifically targeted former chief justices Saqib Nisar and Asif Saeed Khosa, alleging that they were influenced by the former army chief and spy chief. He argued that their actions amounted to a crime greater than murder and asserted that they did not deserve pardons, highlighting&nbsp;that it would be an injustice to the nation.

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Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, recently addressed a party meeting in Lahore via video link from London, where he expressed his concerns about Pakistan's economic crisis.

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, recently addressed a party meeting in Lahore via video link from London, where he expressed his concerns about Pakistan's economic crisis. He questioned why Pakistan was seeking financial aid from around the world while India had achieved significant milestones, such as reaching the Moon and hosting the G20 summit. Nawaz Sharif began by talking about the dire economic situation in Pakistan, where the current Prime Minister had been travelling to various countries to solicit financial assistance. He contrasted this with India's achievements, stressing that India had not only reached the Moon but also hosted international summits like the G20. This, he argued, raised questions about Pakistan's failure to attain similar feats. Also read | 'Everything will be forgiven': How the US got Pakistan's support for Ukraine after aiding Imran Khan's ouster Comparison with India's economic reforms Sharif pointed out that during his tenure as Prime Minister in the 1990s, Pakistan had initiated economic reforms similar to those later adopted by India. He cited India's remarkable growth in foreign exchange reserves, from a mere billion dollars during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure to an impressive $600 billion, as evidence of India's economic success. In July, Pakistan received $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of a $3 billion bailout package aimed at stabilising the country's struggling economy. Also watch | Pakistan: Spiraling economic crisis and ballooning inflation forces Pakistanis into debt traps Nawaz Sharif, who had been in self-imposed exile in the UK for over four years, announced his return to Pakistan on October 21. He plans to lead the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party's campaign for the upcoming general elections. His party has also stated its intention to secure protective bail for him. Sharif did not shy away from placing blame on Pakistan's former generals and judges for the country's predicament. He mentioned that four judges had played a role in sending him home despite his efforts to eliminate power load shedding in the country. He specifically targeted former chief justices Saqib Nisar and Asif Saeed Khosa, alleging that they were influenced by the former army chief and spy chief. He argued that their actions amounted to a crime greater than murder and asserted that they did not deserve pardons, highlighting that it would be an injustice to the nation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Nawaz Sharif's 'homecoming' has been confirmed. Shehbaz Sharif says his elder brother will be returning to Pakistan on October 21. Will he be arrested on return? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

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Shehbaz Sharif, the former prime minister of Pakistan, confirmed on Tuesday (September 12) that his brother and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will return to the nation from London on October 21, ending his four-year exile.&nbsp;

Shehbaz added that the former prime minister will lead the party's political campaign in the upcoming elections. The 73-year-old has been living in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019.&nbsp;

After a meeting of the PML-N's top leadership headed by Nawaz in London, Shehbaz said: "Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on October 21."&nbsp;

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PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that the party founder would be given a grand welcome upon his return.&nbsp;

Nawaz was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case before he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds". He was convicted in the Al-Azizia Mills and Avenfield corruption cases in 2018.&nbsp;

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معمار پاکستان اور رہبر عوام محمد نواز شریف 21 اکتوبر کو وطن واپس تشریف لائیں گے 
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Shehbaz Sharif, the former prime minister of Pakistan, confirmed on Tuesday (September 12) that his brother and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will return to the nation from London on October 21, ending his four-year exile.

Shehbaz Sharif, the former prime minister of Pakistan, confirmed on Tuesday (September 12) that his brother and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will return to the nation from London on October 21, ending his four-year exile. Shehbaz added that the former prime minister will lead the party's political campaign in the upcoming elections. The 73-year-old has been living in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019. After a meeting of the PML-N's top leadership headed by Nawaz in London, Shehbaz said: "Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on October 21." Also read: Football players kidnapped in Balochistan, rescue mission underway PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that the party founder would be given a grand welcome upon his return. Nawaz was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case before he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds". He was convicted in the Al-Azizia Mills and Avenfield corruption cases in 2018. Also read: Pakistani police recover five children from Sara Sharif’s grandfather’s house سابق وزیراعظم اور پاکستان مسلم لیگ (ن) کے صدر شہباز شریف کا اہم بیان معمار پاکستان اور رہبر عوام محمد نواز شریف 21 اکتوبر کو وطن واپس تشریف لائیں گے محسن عوام محمد نواز شریف کا وطن آمد پر فقید المثال استقبال کیا جائے گا انشاءاللہ — Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) September 12, 2023 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Exiled ex-PM Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on October 21, confirms his brother Shehbaz

Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the PML-N, will exit his four-year exile in the UK on October 21, according to his brother and party president Shehbaz Sharif. Shehbaz made a statement that was uploaded on the social media website X by PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb, claiming that the party founder would get a triumphant welcome upon his return.

Pakistan: Former PM Shehbaz Sharif announces big brother Nawaz Sharif's return

Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and a former prime minister, has officially announced that he will be returning to Pakistan in October of this year. For the first time, Nawaz, who has been living in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019 due to medical issues, made this declaration on Friday at a meeting with party members and supporters at Stanhope House.

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif confirms return after 4-years in exile

Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in self-imposed exile in London since 2019, is all set to return to the capital Islamabad city in October this year.

Nawaz made the announcement on Friday (Sept 8) during his meeting with his party workers and supporters at Stanhope House, London, Geo TV reported quoting sources present there.

Nawaz, who is the brother of ex-PM Shebaz Sharif, left Pakistan citing health reasons.

The supremo of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was serving a seven-year jail term in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail when the high court allowed him to leave the country on medical grounds in November 2019.

Though it is confirmed that he will be in Pakistan next month, the exact date of his arrival is still unknown.

<h2>'Nawaz will face the law'</h2>

“Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in October and lead the election campaign and this has been decided after the PML-N party consultations,” Shehbaz reportedly said during the meeting as Nawaz stood next to him, reports Geo TV.

Shehbaz went on to say that Nawaz would face the law of the land when he is back in Pakistan.

The three-time PM was disqualified by the Supreme Court in 2017 on the Panama Papers case. The PML-N has repeatedly contested that Nawaz was unjustly disqualified.

The PML-N party members have repeatedly indicated that Nawaz would contest for the premiership when the country goes to poll later this year.

<h2>Election postponed </h2>

Initially expected to be held in October, there are chances that the election commission would announce the poll dates in early 2024.

The poll body had ruled out elections this year, while the 90-day limit for holding polls following the dissolution of the National Assembly (NA), as mandated under Article 224 of the Constitution, ends on November 9.

It cited the delimitation exercise that is to be carried out later in the year as the prime reason for postponing the election.

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Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the general election can be conducted before January-February, 2024, Geo News reported on Thursday.&nbsp;

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In an interview with Pakistan’s local channel, the interim PM said that deciding the dates of the election is in the hands of the Election Commission but still the polls can take place before 2024.&nbsp;

He maintained that they were waiting for the date so that they could complete their preparations for the conduct of free and fair elections in the country.

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Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in self-imposed exile in London since 2019, is all set to return to the capital Islamabad city in October this year.

Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in self-imposed exile in London since 2019, is all set to return to the capital Islamabad city in October this year. Nawaz made the announcement on Friday (Sept 8) during his meeting with his party workers and supporters at Stanhope House, London, Geo TV reported quoting sources present there. Nawaz, who is the brother of ex-PM Shebaz Sharif, left Pakistan citing health reasons. The supremo of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was serving a seven-year jail term in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail when the high court allowed him to leave the country on medical grounds in November 2019. Though it is confirmed that he will be in Pakistan next month, the exact date of his arrival is still unknown. 'Nawaz will face the law' “Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in October and lead the election campaign and this has been decided after the PML-N party consultations,” Shehbaz reportedly said during the meeting as Nawaz stood next to him, reports Geo TV. Shehbaz went on to say that Nawaz would face the law of the land when he is back in Pakistan. The three-time PM was disqualified by the Supreme Court in 2017 on the Panama Papers case. The PML-N has repeatedly contested that Nawaz was unjustly disqualified. The PML-N party members have repeatedly indicated that Nawaz would contest for the premiership when the country goes to poll later this year. Election postponed Initially expected to be held in October, there are chances that the election commission would announce the poll dates in early 2024. The poll body had ruled out elections this year, while the 90-day limit for holding polls following the dissolution of the National Assembly (NA), as mandated under Article 224 of the Constitution, ends on November 9. It cited the delimitation exercise that is to be carried out later in the year as the prime reason for postponing the election. Also read | Jiang Zaidong, China's new ambassador to Pakistan, arrives in Islamabad Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the general election can be conducted before January-February, 2024, Geo News reported on Thursday. Also read | Viral video shows Pak Taliban chief giving orders to terrorists involved in attack on check post In an interview with Pakistan’s local channel, the interim PM said that deciding the dates of the election is in the hands of the Election Commission but still the polls can take place before 2024. He maintained that they were waiting for the date so that they could complete their preparations for the conduct of free and fair elections in the country. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan in October: Report

A journalist in London lodged a police complaint against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's security guard for allegedly engaging in “misconduct” outside Hussain Nawaz’s London office, according to ARY News reports.

As per the details, Nawaz Sharif’s security guard acted aggressively and also abused reporters who had assembled at Hussain Nawaz’s office to report on the meeting scheduled to take place between the Sharif brothers.

The journalist who, according to the reports, claimed that the former Pakistan prime minister's bodyguard used offensive words and profane gestures, expected the police to punish the culprits severely.

<h2>Nawaz Sharif's security personnel mistreated Pakistani journalists&nbsp;</h2>

It is pertinent to note that in the past, the security personnel deployed for PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, mistreated Pakistani journalists and shouted slurs at them for recording Shehbaz Sharif’s arrival on camera.

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The Pakistani media representative had gathered outside Nawaz Sharif’s residence in London&nbsp;to capture Shehbaz’s arrival for a crucial meeting. As per ARY News reports, the journalists were mistreated by the security guard as soon as they started recording Shehbaz’s video when he arrived.

In the footage, the security personnel could be seen shouting abuses and also threatening the journalists for covering the affair. &nbsp;

The media representatives kept telling the guard that they were doing their job but as per the footage, he seemed unconvinced.

The press then asked the former Pak PM to take note of the situation and condemn the security guard’s bad behaviour.

Shehbaz Sharif had travelled to London in order to have a discussion with Nawaz prior to the general elections and to finalise the PML-N Quaid’s return to Pakistan.

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A journalist in London lodged a police complaint against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's security guard for allegedly engaging in “misconduct” outside Hussain Nawaz’s London office, according to ARY News reports. As per the details, Nawaz Sharif’s security guard acted aggressively and also abused reporters who had assembled at Hussain Nawaz’s office to report on the meeting scheduled to take place between the Sharif brothers. The journalist who, according to the reports, claimed that the former Pakistan prime minister's bodyguard used offensive words and profane gestures, expected the police to punish the culprits severely. Nawaz Sharif's security personnel mistreated Pakistani journalists It is pertinent to note that in the past, the security personnel deployed for PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, mistreated Pakistani journalists and shouted slurs at them for recording Shehbaz Sharif’s arrival on camera. Also read: Imran Khan admits losing cipher during interrogation by FIA in Attock jail The Pakistani media representative had gathered outside Nawaz Sharif’s residence in London to capture Shehbaz’s arrival for a crucial meeting. As per ARY News reports, the journalists were mistreated by the security guard as soon as they started recording Shehbaz’s video when he arrived. In the footage, the security personnel could be seen shouting abuses and also threatening the journalists for covering the affair. The media representatives kept telling the guard that they were doing their job but as per the footage, he seemed unconvinced. The press then asked the former Pak PM to take note of the situation and condemn the security guard’s bad behaviour. Shehbaz Sharif had travelled to London in order to have a discussion with Nawaz prior to the general elections and to finalise the PML-N Quaid’s return to Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Rana Sanaullah, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), revealed on Tuesday that party supremo&nbsp;Nawaz Sharif&nbsp;was confident about general elections being held in the South Asian country in February next year.&nbsp;

Appearing on the Geo News show 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath,' Sanaullah said, "He (Nawaz) is sure that elections will take place in February. Delimitation of constituencies has to be completed before then, and it will be completed by December."

<h2>Nawaz Sharif returns to homeland</h2>

As per Dawn, Pakistan's former interior minister Sanaullah also said that since the elections are expected in February, it would be appropriate for Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan around September or October this year.

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Nawaz Sharif left Pakistan in November 2019 to seek medical treatment in London after being convicted in a corruption case. However, despite his absence, he remains a significant political figure in the nation and is facing multiple legal cases in Pakistan.

<h2>Upcoming elections and Pakistan</h2>

Last week, Nawaz Sharif's younger brother, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that he intends to return to Pakistan in September. He reportedly plans to lead the PML-N's election campaign and&nbsp;if the party secures victory, assume the role of prime minister for a fourth term.

Rana Sanaullah reiterated Shehbaz Sharif's statement during his appearance on the Pakistani news channel. He also claimed that the establishment wants to hold the elections within the constitutionally mandated timeframe of 90 days following the dissolution of the National Assembly (NA) on August 9 — merely three days before the end of its term.

As per the Pakistan Constitution, if the assembly completes its full term, elections are to be conducted within 60 days. However, in the case of premature dissolution, which has occurred here, this period is extended to 90 days. This indicates that elections should be held in November.

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Nevertheless, the completion of the country's first-ever digital census this month has introduced complications. The requirement for a fresh delimitation of constituencies due to the updated population figures is expected to delay the elections.&nbsp;

Talking to Dawn, a senior Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) official confirmed that the commission was "now legally bound to go for fresh delimitation, which would take at least four months". This indicates that elections may be pushed to March or April 2024.

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Rana Sanaullah, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), revealed on Tuesday that party supremo Nawaz Sharif was confident about general elections being held in the South Asian country in February next year. Appearing on the Geo News show 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath,' Sanaullah said, "He (Nawaz) is sure that elections will take place in February. Delimitation of constituencies has to be completed before then, and it will be completed by December." Nawaz Sharif returns to homeland As per Dawn, Pakistan's former interior minister Sanaullah also said that since the elections are expected in February, it would be appropriate for Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan around September or October this year. Also read | Pakistan former PM Imran Khan’s nephew arrested Nawaz Sharif left Pakistan in November 2019 to seek medical treatment in London after being convicted in a corruption case. However, despite his absence, he remains a significant political figure in the nation and is facing multiple legal cases in Pakistan. Upcoming elections and Pakistan Last week, Nawaz Sharif's younger brother, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that he intends to return to Pakistan in September. He reportedly plans to lead the PML-N's election campaign and if the party secures victory, assume the role of prime minister for a fourth term. Rana Sanaullah reiterated Shehbaz Sharif's statement during his appearance on the Pakistani news channel. He also claimed that the establishment wants to hold the elections within the constitutionally mandated timeframe of 90 days following the dissolution of the National Assembly (NA) on August 9 — merely three days before the end of its term. As per the Pakistan Constitution, if the assembly completes its full term, elections are to be conducted within 60 days. However, in the case of premature dissolution, which has occurred here, this period is extended to 90 days. This indicates that elections should be held in November. Also read | Pakistan former senator Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar sworn in as caretaker PM: Who is he? Nevertheless, the completion of the country's first-ever digital census this month has introduced complications. The requirement for a fresh delimitation of constituencies due to the updated population figures is expected to delay the elections. Talking to Dawn, a senior Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) official confirmed that the commission was "now legally bound to go for fresh delimitation, which would take at least four months". This indicates that elections may be pushed to March or April 2024. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan's Supreme Court has rejected the review of judgements law. The law could have helped Nawaz Sharif return to Pakistan & run for office. Molly Gambhir tells you how the move has put his future in peril.

Gravitas: Pak SC rejects review of judgements law | Big setback for Nawaz Sharif

As Pakistan gears up for the general elections that would likely take place towards the end of this year, outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that his elder brother and former PM Nawaz Sharif would return next month.

Talking to Geo News, Shehbaz on Thursday (Aug 10) said that Nawaz would lead the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) campaign in the upcoming polls.

He added that he would be travelling to London to meet his elder brother Nawaz as soon as the caretaker government takes charge.

“Nawaz Sharif will come back to Pakistan next month and will face the law and lead the election campaign,” he said, without giving the exact date of Nawaz’s homecoming.

<h2>Nawaz in self-imposed exile since November 2019</h2>

Nawaz Sharif has been in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019 owing to health reasons.

The 73-year-old was serving a seven-year jail term in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail when the high court allowed him to leave the country on medical grounds in November 2019.

The three-time premiere was disqualified by the Supreme Court in 2017 over the Panama Papers case. The PML-N has repeatedly contested that Nawaz was unjustly disqualified.&nbsp;

Ever since the PML-N&nbsp;came to power, there have been talks of Nawaz returning to Pakistan. Speculations have also been rife about Nawaz contesting for the premiership in this year’s general elections.

His appeals against the conviction are currently pending in the relevant courts.

<h2>Nawaz to fight for PM post&nbsp;</h2>

Shehbaz indicated that his brother Nawaz would fight the upcoming general elections as a contender for the top post, and added&nbsp;that&nbsp;he will work as an activist of the party under the Nawaz-led government.

“He [Nawaz] will neither wear a hat nor a bucket,” PM Shehbaz said in the interview while taking a jibe at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan who dons a bulletproof helmet while appearing for court hearings.

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On August 9, the 16-month coalition government of Shehbaz Sharif dissolved, paving the way for a caretaker government to take over.

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The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), one of the coalition partners in the multi-party alliance, dissolved the assembly three days before its constitutional completion to allow the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold general elections in the country within 90 days instead of 60 days stipulated time period if legislature completes its term.

But the general elections are likely to be delayed as the Council of Common Interests (CCI) approved the 2023 census, requiring the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to carry out fresh delimitation — an exercise likely to take three to four months.

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As Pakistan gears up for the general elections that would likely take place towards the end of this year, outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that his elder brother and former PM Nawaz Sharif would return next month.

As Pakistan gears up for the general elections that would likely take place towards the end of this year, outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that his elder brother and former PM Nawaz Sharif would return next month. Talking to Geo News, Shehbaz on Thursday (Aug 10) said that Nawaz would lead the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) campaign in the upcoming polls. He added that he would be travelling to London to meet his elder brother Nawaz as soon as the caretaker government takes charge. “Nawaz Sharif will come back to Pakistan next month and will face the law and lead the election campaign,” he said, without giving the exact date of Nawaz’s homecoming. Nawaz in self-imposed exile since November 2019 Nawaz Sharif has been in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019 owing to health reasons. The 73-year-old was serving a seven-year jail term in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail when the high court allowed him to leave the country on medical grounds in November 2019. The three-time premiere was disqualified by the Supreme Court in 2017 over the Panama Papers case. The PML-N has repeatedly contested that Nawaz was unjustly disqualified. Ever since the PML-N came to power, there have been talks of Nawaz returning to Pakistan. Speculations have also been rife about Nawaz contesting for the premiership in this year’s general elections. His appeals against the conviction are currently pending in the relevant courts. Nawaz to fight for PM post Shehbaz indicated that his brother Nawaz would fight the upcoming general elections as a contender for the top post, and added that he will work as an activist of the party under the Nawaz-led government. “He [Nawaz] will neither wear a hat nor a bucket,” PM Shehbaz said in the interview while taking a jibe at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan who dons a bulletproof helmet while appearing for court hearings. Also read | Pakistan man cleans world's second tallest peak to pay tribute to his father On August 9, the 16-month coalition government of Shehbaz Sharif dissolved, paving the way for a caretaker government to take over. Also read | Diplomatic cables reveal US pressured Pakistan to remove Imran Khan The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), one of the coalition partners in the multi-party alliance, dissolved the assembly three days before its constitutional completion to allow the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold general elections in the country within 90 days instead of 60 days stipulated time period if legislature completes its term. But the general elections are likely to be delayed as the Council of Common Interests (CCI) approved the 2023 census, requiring the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to carry out fresh delimitation — an exercise likely to take three to four months. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan next month, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

Earlier this year, Islamabad passed a bill that effectively curtailed discretionary powers of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his cabinet members claimed was creating political instability. The contentious bill reportedly became a law amid criticism from former PM Imran Khan and his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).&nbsp;

However, the Pakistan Supreme Court, on Friday (August 11) moved to strike down the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act, 2023 which expanded the scope of a review petition and termed it “unconstitutional”.&nbsp;

The verdict could throw a wrench into the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-new-law-paves-way-for-former-pm-nawaz-sharifs-return-report-609308">former PM Nawaz Sharif’s plan to return</a> to Islamabad.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the law about?</h2>

The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023 became a law back in April. According to a report by the Dawn, initially, the bill was approved by the federal cabinet on March 28 and then passed by both houses of parliament – the National Assembly and Senate.&nbsp;

However, despite a Supreme Court order halting the law’s implementation and Pakistan President Arif Alvi refusing to sign it for the second time, the controversial bill took legal effect on April 21 after it technically became an act of the parliament.&nbsp;

The law has effectively brought about three significant changes, one of which is what suo motu cases can be taken up is now decided by a committee consisting of the CJP and two other senior most judges as opposed to only the top justice.&nbsp;

Secondly, benches to hear these cases will also be decided by the committee instead of just the CJP, where any case that involves interpreting the Constitution will not have a bench with fewer than five judges. Lastly, the decisions made in such cases will be open to appeals.

Previously, the suo motu cases were taken up under Article 184(3), where the Supreme Court could take up a case “if it considers that a question of public importance with reference to the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights” is involved, and this was directly at the discretion of the CJP.

<h2>How is this related to Nawaz Sharif’s comeback?</h2>

Speaking in the National Assembly, Pakistan Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, as quoted by the Dawn said, “In the past it has been observed that suo motu notice had been taken on petty matters like lack of parking space outside a hospital, submerging of a street in rainwater, or recovery of a bottle from an accused. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to form a mechanism to ensure transparency.”

He added, “Presently, there is no right of appeal in suo motu cases but in the proposed Bill we have given the right to the accused to file intra-court appeal within 30 days.”&nbsp;

Additionally, another provision says that any application that has pleaded “urgency or seeking interim relief, filed in a cause, appeal or matter,” should be heard within 14 days from the date of its filing.&nbsp; 
 
Therefore, the recently passed bill would have allowed Nawaz Sharif and other parliamentarians disqualified by the Supreme Court under suo motu powers to appeal their disqualification within 30 days of the law’s enactment.

<h2>Why were the CJP’s powers curtailed?</h2>

One of the immediate triggers that led to the push of passing the bill was said to be the two supreme court judges’ dissenting verdict in a case related to the holding of elections in the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which slammed the concentrated powers with the CJP.&nbsp;

It also came amid tension between the government and Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, who is seen as supportive of PTI chief Imran Khan. The ousted PM has been demanding national elections and earlier this year forced the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) hand by&nbsp;dissolving&nbsp;the provincial assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;

However, since the commission did not announce an election schedule, President Alvi, a PTI member, unilaterally decided that elections in the two provinces would be held in April, which prompted Bandial to take suo motu notice of the matter and initiate a hearing.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court in a 3-2 verdict directed the ECP to go ahead with elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which led the two dissenting justices to raise opposition to the unlimited authority of the CJP.

<h2>Pakistan SC strikes down the legislation</h2>

On Friday,&nbsp;a three-member SC bench which included the CJP, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-supreme-court-trashes-sc-act-2023-dashing-fmr-pm-sharifs-dreams-of-staging-a-comeback-624581">struck down</a>&nbsp;the bill that allowed the right of appeal under Article 184 of the constitution.&nbsp;

The law which was passed on May 5 according to the incumbent government was aimed at “facilitating and strengthening the Supreme Court in exercising its powers to review its judgements and orders,” as quoted by the Dawn.&nbsp;

However, the opposition viewed this move as an attempt to reverse the disqualification of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif.&nbsp;

The bill essentially expanded the jurisdiction of the court by giving a right to appeal under&nbsp;Article 184(3) and granted individuals the right to appeal within 30 days of a judgement in suo motu cases.

However, a detailed verdict, a copy of which is available with Dawn, said that the law was “repugnant to and ultra vires the Constitution” while being beyond the legislative competence of Parliament.&nbsp; 
 
“In addition, the 2023 Act does not ‘enlarge’ review jurisdiction, it ‘creates’ a new appellate jurisdiction which has no constitutional basis, sanction or authorisation,” it added.&nbsp;

“It is accordingly struck down as null and void and of no legal effect,” the order said, as quoted by media reports.&nbsp;

<h2>Will it affect Nawaz’s return?</h2>

The top court’s decision comes a day after outgoing PM Shehbaz Sharif <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nawaz-sharif-to-return-to-pakistan-next-month-pm-shehbaz-sharif-624381">said</a> his elder brother Nawaz would return next month to Pakistan and would lead the PML-N campaign in the upcoming polls.

After the verdict, former law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar told Geo News that the apex court’s verdict would have “no impact” on the cases related to the disqualification of the former PM Nawaz Sharif.&nbsp;

He called the verdict “unfortunate” and said it is not a positive precedent for the courts to repeatedly intervene in parliamentary affairs and issue rulings that compromise its autonomy. When asked if the verdict could cause a delay in Nawaz’s expected return, Tarar said, “Not at all.”

He also went on to refer to an amendment which he described as nearly unanimous legislation that limited the disqualification of lawmakers to a maximum of five years with retrospective effect.

Nawaz and “dozens of others disqualified only in the cases of 184(3) are now, after five years, eligible to take part in elections under Article 232 (disqualification on account of offences) of the Elections Act,” reported&nbsp;Dawn.&nbsp;

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Earlier this year, Islamabad passed a bill that effectively curtailed discretionary powers of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his cabinet members claimed was creating political instability. The contentious bill reportedly became a law amid criticism from former PM Imran Khan and his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). However, the Pakistan Supreme Court, on Friday (August 11) moved to strike down the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act, 2023 which expanded the scope of a review petition and termed it “unconstitutional”. The verdict could throw a wrench into the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former PM Nawaz Sharif’s plan to return to Islamabad. What is the law about? The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023 became a law back in April. According to a report by the Dawn, initially, the bill was approved by the federal cabinet on March 28 and then passed by both houses of parliament – the National Assembly and Senate. However, despite a Supreme Court order halting the law’s implementation and Pakistan President Arif Alvi refusing to sign it for the second time, the controversial bill took legal effect on April 21 after it technically became an act of the parliament. The law has effectively brought about three significant changes, one of which is what suo motu cases can be taken up is now decided by a committee consisting of the CJP and two other senior most judges as opposed to only the top justice. Secondly, benches to hear these cases will also be decided by the committee instead of just the CJP, where any case that involves interpreting the Constitution will not have a bench with fewer than five judges. Lastly, the decisions made in such cases will be open to appeals. Previously, the suo motu cases were taken up under Article 184(3), where the Supreme Court could take up a case “if it considers that a question of public importance with reference to the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights” is involved, and this was directly at the discretion of the CJP. How is this related to Nawaz Sharif’s comeback? Speaking in the National Assembly, Pakistan Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, as quoted by the Dawn said, “In the past it has been observed that suo motu notice had been taken on petty matters like lack of parking space outside a hospital, submerging of a street in rainwater, or recovery of a bottle from an accused. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to form a mechanism to ensure transparency.” He added, “Presently, there is no right of appeal in suo motu cases but in the proposed Bill we have given the right to the accused to file intra-court appeal within 30 days.” Additionally, another provision says that any application that has pleaded “urgency or seeking interim relief, filed in a cause, appeal or matter,” should be heard within 14 days from the date of its filing. Therefore, the recently passed bill would have allowed Nawaz Sharif and other parliamentarians disqualified by the Supreme Court under suo motu powers to appeal their disqualification within 30 days of the law’s enactment. Why were the CJP’s powers curtailed? One of the immediate triggers that led to the push of passing the bill was said to be the two supreme court judges’ dissenting verdict in a case related to the holding of elections in the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which slammed the concentrated powers with the CJP. It also came amid tension between the government and Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, who is seen as supportive of PTI chief Imran Khan. The ousted PM has been demanding national elections and earlier this year forced the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) hand by dissolving the provincial assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, since the commission did not announce an election schedule, President Alvi, a PTI member, unilaterally decided that elections in the two provinces would be held in April, which prompted Bandial to take suo motu notice of the matter and initiate a hearing. The Supreme Court in a 3-2 verdict directed the ECP to go ahead with elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which led the two dissenting justices to raise opposition to the unlimited authority of the CJP. Pakistan SC strikes down the legislation On Friday, a three-member SC bench which included the CJP, struck down the bill that allowed the right of appeal under Article 184 of the constitution. The law which was passed on May 5 according to the incumbent government was aimed at “facilitating and strengthening the Supreme Court in exercising its powers to review its judgements and orders,” as quoted by the Dawn. However, the opposition viewed this move as an attempt to reverse the disqualification of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif. The bill essentially expanded the jurisdiction of the court by giving a right to appeal under Article 184(3) and granted individuals the right to appeal within 30 days of a judgement in suo motu cases. However, a detailed verdict, a copy of which is available with Dawn, said that the law was “repugnant to and ultra vires the Constitution” while being beyond the legislative competence of Parliament. “In addition, the 2023 Act does not ‘enlarge’ review jurisdiction, it ‘creates’ a new appellate jurisdiction which has no constitutional basis, sanction or authorisation,” it added. “It is accordingly struck down as null and void and of no legal effect,” the order said, as quoted by media reports. Will it affect Nawaz’s return? The top court’s decision comes a day after outgoing PM Shehbaz Sharif said his elder brother Nawaz would return next month to Pakistan and would lead the PML-N campaign in the upcoming polls. After the verdict, former law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar told Geo News that the apex court’s verdict would have “no impact” on the cases related to the disqualification of the former PM Nawaz Sharif. He called the verdict “unfortunate” and said it is not a positive precedent for the courts to repeatedly intervene in parliamentary affairs and issue rulings that compromise its autonomy. When asked if the verdict could cause a delay in Nawaz’s expected return, Tarar said, “Not at all.” He also went on to refer to an amendment which he described as nearly unanimous legislation that limited the disqualification of lawmakers to a maximum of five years with retrospective effect. Nawaz and “dozens of others disqualified only in the cases of 184(3) are now, after five years, eligible to take part in elections under Article 232 (disqualification on account of offences) of the Elections Act,” reported Dawn. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Explained | How Pakistan law which curbs Chief Justice’s powers also impacts former PM Nawaz Sharif’s return

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday (August 11) declared the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Act 2023 null and void, dashing all hopes of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of staging a comeback in the country’s politics.

ANI reported that Sharif and his party wanted to use the act to challenge his lifetime disqualifications in the country’s apex court.

The act was passed by Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA) on April 15, which aimed at giving the right of appeal under Article 184 of the Pakistani constitution.&nbsp;

A three-member bench of the top court, comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Ijazul Ahsan, had reserved its order on June 19 after hearing multiple petitions against the law.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the court say?</h2>

The court observed that the law was “repugnant to and ultra vires the Constitution.” “It is accordingly struck down as null and void and of no legal effect,” it added.

Watch:&nbsp;Former PM Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan next month?

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“In addition, the 2023 Act does not ‘enlarge’ review jurisdiction, it ‘creates’ a new appellate jurisdiction which has no constitutional basis, sanction or authorisation,” the order said.

<h2>‘Order won’t have any impact on Nawaz Sharif’</h2>

Former law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar expressed his belief that the recent verdict by the apex court would not affect the cases involving the disqualification of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.&nbsp;

In a conversation with Geo News immediately after the verdict's announcement, Tarar referred to the verdict as “unfortunate”.&nbsp;

He stated that it is not a positive precedent for the courts to repeatedly intervene in parliamentary affairs and issue rulings that compromise its autonomy.

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Responding to the question of whether the verdict might lead to a delay in Nawaz's anticipated return, Tarar confidently said, "Absolutely not." He pointed to an amendment made to the Elections Act, which he described as nearly unanimous legislation.&nbsp;

This amendment limited the disqualification of lawmakers to a maximum of five years, even with retrospective effect.

<h2>Why did govt bring the SC Act 2023?</h2>

The government maintains that the act was designed to support and “empower” the Supreme Court in its capacity to review judgments and orders. Nonetheless, the opposition viewed this move as an attempt to reverse the disqualification of PML-N leader Nawaz.

The legislative change expanded the Supreme Court's review jurisdiction, granting individuals the right to appeal within 30 days of a judgment in suo motu cases. Consequently, individuals like Nawaz and fellow parliamentarians, who had been disqualified by the Supreme Court in its original jurisdiction, would have the right to appeal their disqualification.

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday (August 11) declared the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Act 2023 null and void, dashing all hopes of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of staging a comeback in the country’s politics.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday (August 11) declared the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Act 2023 null and void, dashing all hopes of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of staging a comeback in the country’s politics. ANI reported that Sharif and his party wanted to use the act to challenge his lifetime disqualifications in the country’s apex court. The act was passed by Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA) on April 15, which aimed at giving the right of appeal under Article 184 of the Pakistani constitution. A three-member bench of the top court, comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Ijazul Ahsan, had reserved its order on June 19 after hearing multiple petitions against the law. What did the court say? The court observed that the law was “repugnant to and ultra vires the Constitution.” “It is accordingly struck down as null and void and of no legal effect,” it added. Watch: Former PM Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan next month? × “In addition, the 2023 Act does not ‘enlarge’ review jurisdiction, it ‘creates’ a new appellate jurisdiction which has no constitutional basis, sanction or authorisation,” the order said. ‘Order won’t have any impact on Nawaz Sharif’ Former law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar expressed his belief that the recent verdict by the apex court would not affect the cases involving the disqualification of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. In a conversation with Geo News immediately after the verdict's announcement, Tarar referred to the verdict as “unfortunate”. He stated that it is not a positive precedent for the courts to repeatedly intervene in parliamentary affairs and issue rulings that compromise its autonomy. Also read: Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan next month, says PM Shehbaz Sharif Responding to the question of whether the verdict might lead to a delay in Nawaz's anticipated return, Tarar confidently said, "Absolutely not." He pointed to an amendment made to the Elections Act, which he described as nearly unanimous legislation. This amendment limited the disqualification of lawmakers to a maximum of five years, even with retrospective effect. Why did govt bring the SC Act 2023? The government maintains that the act was designed to support and “empower” the Supreme Court in its capacity to review judgments and orders. Nonetheless, the opposition viewed this move as an attempt to reverse the disqualification of PML-N leader Nawaz. The legislative change expanded the Supreme Court's review jurisdiction, granting individuals the right to appeal within 30 days of a judgment in suo motu cases. Consequently, individuals like Nawaz and fellow parliamentarians, who had been disqualified by the Supreme Court in its original jurisdiction, would have the right to appeal their disqualification. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Pakistan: Supreme Court trashes SC Act 2023, dashing ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s comeback dream

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