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Nawaz Sharif campaigning with his daughter

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  • 16 January, 2024 11:20:21

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International Desk: The former Prime Minister of Pakistan and the head of the Muslim League, Nawaz Sharif, is again in the electoral contest. Recently, the Pakistani court said that Sharif can participate in the vote. In fact, he returned from exile last year. But could not participate in the election. Now he can compete directly.

Elections in Pakistan on February 8. Before that, Nawaz campaigned for the last time. His main rival Imran Khan is still in jail. Nawaz first campaigned with daughter Maryam Nawaz on Monday. His campaign started from Okara. Sharif's campaign this time has only one line - the price of daily necessities should be reduced. Pakistan under extreme inflation.

The price of goods is skyrocketing. In this situation, Mariam said that reducing the price of things is their first and main goal. Nawaz was in voluntary exile in London for four years. Because there was a danger of being arrested if he was in the country at that time. The three-time prime minister returned to the country last year.

On January 8, Pakistan's court said that he can participate in the election. The corruption charges against him were rejected by the Court of Appeal. On the other hand, Nawaz's main opponent is Imran Khan in jail. There are also numerous allegations against Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan. Recently the Supreme Court of Pakistan said that Tehreek-e-Insaf cannot use the symbol of cricket ball. As a result, all the candidates have to stand as independents. In fact, the police stopped a Tehreek rally in Karachi on Sunday.

All the leaders were arrested. Imran's support in the Pakistani public is still substantial. Many still want to see this 71-year-old cricketer-politician as the Prime Minister. Imran's team feels that Imran has been jailed on a false case. On the other hand, Nawaz lost his seat in 1999 due to military coup. But according to the diplomats, now he is on good terms with the Pakistan army. And in Pakistan, whoever is given importance by the army has the highest chance of becoming the prime minister.

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