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'Nawaz Sharif is an ideology,' says PML-N chief at Abbottabad election campaign rally
[DAWN] Former prime minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf, then by the courts...on Sunday addressed a public gathering in Abbottabad ... A pleasant city located only 30 convenient miles from Islamabad. The city is noted for its nice weather and good schools. It is the site of Pakistain's military academy, which was within comfortable walking distance of the residence of the late Osama bin Laden.... , formally launching his party's campaign for the upcoming general election. Sharif began his address with a trademark declaration of love to his audience. "Nawaz Sharif really loves you too," he told the crowd. "Today, I am remembering 2013. The same passion was present then," he said, surveying the gathering. The former premier, who was disqualified from public office by the Supreme Court in the Panama Papers verdict, told his supporters that "no court's decision can break the ties" between him and his following in Abbottabad. He recalled developments made by his government since 2013, including infrastructural and power projects. The Haripur motorway to Havelian will be completed shortly, he said. "I may not be prime minister anymore, but the motorway will continue being built." Posted by: Fred 2017-11-20 |
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