Nawaz Sharif return to Pakistan, What has Changed in 4 Years?
Nawaz Sharif return to homeland Pakistan. According to analysts, the return of the former prime minister was not possible without a secret deal with the army. Nawaz Sharif himself is silent about this. They will face immediate challenges in the country like dealing with security, the economy, and the popularity of Imran Khan. Three-time prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif returned home on Saturday after ending four years of self-imposed exile. The main purpose of his return is to politically organize and strengthen his party PML before the upcoming general elections.
Economical & Political Crises
Pakistan is facing security, economic, and political crises ahead of elections in January 2024. Imran Khan, the key opponent of Nawaz Sharif and immensely popular leader among the people is in jail. On his return from London, Nawaz Sharif spent the last few days in Dubai and reached Islamabad on Saturday after 1:30 p.m. local time. Speaking to journalists in Dubai before leaving for Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif said, “We are fully prepared for the elections.” It’s moved to, “How did we get here?” Why did you come here?
Returning with the Help of the Army?
Analysts say Nawaz Sharif’s return is likely mediated by the powerful military establishment, which cracked down on Imran Khan after his relationship with his party sour. Imran Khan was ousted from power by a no-confidence motion in April last year. Nawaz Sharif will arrive in Lahore from Islamabad on the evening of Saturday, October 20, where his party has organized a big meeting to welcome him. According to provincial officials, more than 7,000 police personnel have been deploye to control the public crow in Greater Iqbal Park.
The Problem of Inflation
A PML worker who came to welcome his leader said, “Poor people are desperate because of high inflation.” God has given Nawaz Sharif a chance to come back and change things. They have done this before. Pakistan Muslim League-N leaders hope that their leader’s political influence will restore their popularity in this period of economic backwardness. Umar Sabir, 50, who traveled more than 250 kilometers to attend the rally, said, “I am a poor man, I only expect one thing from Nawaz Sharif to reduce inflation.”
Islamabad High Court
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was convict of corruption and went abroad after completing his prison sentence. Earlier this week, the Islamabad High Court granted Nawaz Sharif’s anticipatory bail until next Tuesday, sparing him the risk of immediate arrest upon his return to the country.
NAB Law & Military Establishment
The fortunes of Nawaz Sharif, who lived in exile for four years, changed when his brother Shehbaz Sharif came to power last year and his government oversaw changes in the NAB law, including limiting the disqualification of lawmakers to five years. However, the coalition government led by the Muslim League (N) also brought the nation to the brink of bankruptcy after failing to control inflation and currency reserve crises during its short tenure.
Military Establishment
Legal obstacles to Nawaz Sharif’s return to power. Are likely being remove as part of a “backroom deal” between his party and the military, says analyst Zahid Hussain. “Some arrangements made with the military establishment, without which they could not have decide to come back,” he told AFP.
Legal Proceeding
Politicians in Pakistan are often embroil in legal proceedings that human rights observers say are orchestrate by the country’s powerful military, which has rule the country for more than half of its history. Rule Pakistan directly and enjoy unlimited powers and immense power. Nawaz Sharif’s fans call him the “Lion of Punjab”. But he faces a tough task in Pakistan’s. Most populous province, winning over voters fed up with dynastic politics. And a young population that has been capture by Imran Khan’s social media-savvy party.
Economical Stability
“The key challenge for Nawaz Sharif is to first get himself. And his party recognized as a viable option to replace Imran Khan. Who is already popular,” said political analyst Ayesha Siddiqa. And the second challenge will be to turn the economy around.
