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Nawaz Sharif, made a return to Lahore’s iconic Minar-e-Pakistan monument on Saturday, ending his four-year self-imposed exile in London

Shamsa Butt 1 year ago
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Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), ended his four-year self-imposed exile in London on Saturday by returning to Lahore’s renowned Minar-e-Pakistan monument.

The PML-N organized a sizable assembly at the Minar-e-Pakistan site as a show of their political strength and to commemorate the return of their leader. Party members from all around the nation gathered there, each bringing a group of fervent fans from their own constituency.

In his speech to the homecoming crowd, Sharif made it crystal clear that he had no interest in engaging in politics of retaliation.

Sharif began his speech with the moving Urdu couplet “KAHAN SE CHEDUN FASANA KAHAN TAMAM KARU,” which symbolized his tenacity in the face of political repression, exile, and jail. He continued by outlining his accomplishments as prime minister, including his work to end power disruptions and lower electricity prices.

Sharif acknowledged the weight of his unresolved grievances while expressing his desire for peace and remembering his late wife and mother. He cherishedly recalled how his visits back to Pakistan were usually happy occasions, made more special by Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, his late wife.

Sharif, however, was unable to help but bemoan the limitations he was subjected to while he was detained in Adiala Jail, particularly the inability to telephone his ailing wife while she was in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in London.

The former prime minister highlighted his dedication to morally upright and honorable politics that shunned disparaging remarks. But when contrasting their respective terms, he unintentionally brought up Imran Khan, a rival politician.

Sharif also emphasized his unshakable attitude on significant national issues, particularly his reluctance to stop conducting nuclear testing in face of pressure from outside sources. He emphasized that during his administration, bread and gas were reasonably priced at Rs. 4 and Rs. 60, respectively. He called attention to the US dollar’s surging exchange rate, which in 2022 reached above Rs250 and sharply increased inflation.

According to earlier reports, Sharif’s speech would concentrate discuss economic achievement and refrain from criticizing those responsible for his departure. However, the former prime minister couldn’t help but bring up the Panama verdict. He claimed that this ruling had prevented Pakistan from moving forward and developing.

Sharif emphasized the crucial part his PML-N government may have played in securing Pakistan’s possible membership in the G-20 economies. He emphasized their dedication to serving the people and maintaining reasonable pricing for necessities. He also brought up Pakistan’s vast freeway construction projects in front of the throng.

In August 2022, Sharif drew attention to the staggering electricity costs and apologized for the excessive charges imposed on the populace. He cited a particular instance in which a customer was given a bill for Rs. 1,317 in May 2016 but, strangely, the same person was given a bill for Rs. 15,687 in August 2022, under the PDM administration that was commanded by his brother Shehbaz Sharif.

In a moving moment, Sharif recited two couplets by Mirza Ghalib and Iftikhar Arif to express the intense feelings he had experienced on behalf of the country. These couplets perfectly encapsulated his devotion to his selflessness for Pakistan.

“MITTI KI MUHABBAT MEIN HUM ASHUFTA SARO NE…WOH QARZ UTARAY HAIN JO WAJIB BHI NAHE THAY.”
“GHALIB, HAMEIN NA CHAIR KE PHIR JOSHE ASHK SE…BETHAY HAIN HUM TAHIYYAE TUFAN KIYE HUAY.”

While referring to himself as a “son of the soil,” Nawaz Sharif expressed his profound regret over the unfair treatment he had endured in spite of his great achievements to Pakistan. He emphasized the abuse he had received while reiterating his dedication to a politics devoid of retaliation.

Sharif said that, of the previous 23 years, just seven had been spent in Pakistan; the remaining 18 had been spent in exile or in prison. He expressed the opinion that Pakistan might have succeeded if he had been able to serve without interruption during those years.

Sharif underlined the value of Pakistan’s foreign relations being based on collaboration rather than conflict with its neighbors.

By raising the Palestinian flag in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities and aggression, he made a potent statement.

Sharif emphasized the importance of the Constitution’s adherence by all state institutions as it serves as a foundation for Pakistan’s long-term viability.

The former prime minister stressed the crucial lesson he’s learnt over the course of his four-decade political career: cooperation among all stakeholders is essential to the success of the nation. He emphasized that all state institutions must function within the constraints established by the Pakistani Constitution.

Sharif demanded that the Kashmir conflict be resolved while retaining a level of respect. He stressed his commitment to peace and his dislike of the “speaking praise on the face and stabbing from behind” approach, in an oblique reference to India’s diplomatic strategies and possibly concealed objectives surrounding its Kashmir policy.

Sharif emphasized the economic progress Pakistan saw while he served as prime minister, highlighting the Karachi Green Line and the Lahore Orange Train as examples of that accomplishment while refraining from outright criticizing India.

The former prime minister briefly discussed the dissolution of Pakistan in 1971 and posited that, had it remained intact, both East and West Pakistan might have developed into an economic corridor.

Sharif stressed that his return to Pakistan was driven by a desire to promote prosperity and stay out of conflict, and he asked his supporters to stop from smearing their political rivals in public. He promised to lead Pakistan in the direction of being a leader in IT.

In order to combat unemployment and lower inflation, Sharif delivered a quick prayer for Pakistan’s economic growth as he concluded his speech.

Several places in Lahore, including the Minar-e-Pakistan grounds, were illuminated brilliantly for the event.

Maryam Nawaz and other prominent politicians joined the gathering, while Nawaz Sharif himself traveled from Islamabad to Lahore where he was welcomed with open arms by his brother, Shahbaz Sharif. He was flown there in a chopper to the ancient Shahi Fort.

After driving from the Shahi Qila to the Minar-e-Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif arrived at the rally site to a stunning fireworks show that lasted more than ten minutes.


The Punjab government set up two field hospitals to safeguard the security and health of rally attendees. Near Gate No. 4, there was one of these transportable facilities, which was made up of two substantial containers. It had a complete medical staff, including physicians, nurses, and paramedics, as well as a wide range of medications.

Flowers were dropped into the venue from a tiny plane to add to the joyful ambiance, while security measures were continuously watched from a helicopter to assure everyone’s safety.

Shehbaz Sharif, the PML-N president and former prime minister, spoke at the gathering earlier and paid a sincere homage to all those who had gathered at Minar-e-Pakistan to welcome Nawaz Sharif back to the nation.

He said that there had never been such a sizable political gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan in the 76 years of Pakistan’s existence.

Shehbaz highlighted that Nawaz has never used stirring commotion in Pakistan for personal gain by drawing comparisons to the events on May 9. He recalled how, after rejecting a $5 billion offer, Nawaz had demonstrated his devotion by carrying out nuclear testing.

Shehbaz further noted that when previous Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Pakistan, Nawaz had made tremendous strides in settling the Kashmir problem. Before the dictator, who was referred to as Pervez Musharraf, overthrew their administration, he claimed that both leaders had agreed to discuss the matter.

Speaking to the crowd, Maryam Nawaz said the conspirators’ attempts to get Nawaz Sharif removed from office politically had failed.

Maryam Nawaz, the PML-N’s chief organizer, expressed her happiness at her father Nawaz Sharif’s return and her sincere appreciation to the crowds who had assembled at the Minar-e-Pakistan rally to listen to Nawaz Sharif’s speech.

Before Nawaz Sharif’s speech, Maryam briefly addressed the audience and made note of the fact that those who had plotted against Nawaz were now left regretting their failed attempts to thwart his political career. She emphasized that she, like everyone else, was present to listen to Nawaz’s talk and would not be making a speech herself as she pointed out that the entire nation had gathered at Minar-e-Pakistan to hear him speak.

Nawaz’s special charter airplane had already touched down in Islamabad.

When asked if Nawaz had arrived in Islamabad to handle certain legal matters, senior PML-N politician and former planning minister Ahsan Iqbal responded to The Express Tribune that he was “making a stopover” in Islamabad.

The main event will begin after Maghrib prayers, he added, adding that he was unaware of the motivations for this trip itinerary.

Nawaz arrived at the VIP lounge alongside former finance minister Ishaq Dar and other party officials not long after landing at the Islamabad airport.

While in the lounge, Nawaz performed paperwork and other requirements. He is anticipated to board the same chartered flight for Lahore.

Party sources claim that all was ready for the party chief to return. The Civil Aviation Authority had made public the flight schedule for his unique charter flight prior to his return.

The flight was scheduled to arrive at the Islamabad Airport at noon, depart for Lahore at 1:30, and arrive at the Allama Iqbal Airport at 2:20. The flight’s departure from Dubai was delayed by an hour, altering the itinerary.

Party leaders and journalists also traveled to Pakistan with Nawaz. Mian Nasir Janjua, Irfan-ul-Haq Siddiqui, PML-N president Zubair Gul from the UK, Pervez from the Netherlands, and PML-N chairman Zahoor-ul-Haq from France were among the party leaders traveling with Nawaz.

PML-N President and former premier Shehbaz Sharif also reached Lahore airport prior to Nawaz’s arrival.

       
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