Nawaz Sharif gears up to lead PML-N meeting after four years

LAHORE: After enjoying the cold weather of Murree, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is back in the Islamabad where he is set to preside over a significant party meeting on Tuesday to develop a strategy in anticipation of the upcoming general elections.

Nawaz will be chairing a meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, in person, for the first time after four years of self-imposed exile.

The announcement of this meeting, which is expected to take place in Jati Umra, came just a day after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) made known its intention to approach like-minded parties, with a particular focus on engaging the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), as part of its pursuit of fair and transparent elections scheduled for January next year.

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Nawaz Sharif is also expected to oversee the distribution of PML-N tickets to candidates aspiring to contest the National Assembly and Provincial Assembly elections.

Dawn news revealed that the gathering would delve into the possibilities of forming electoral alliances with other political parties. Additionally, discussions will revolve around identifying political parties that might unite against the PML-N in an effort to pose a formidable challenge.

The insider added, “Nawaz Sharif will also seek suggestions from senior PML-N leaders on how to enhance the party’s chances of success in the elections, with a particular focus on securing a maximum number of seats, especially in Punjab.”

Nawaz Sharif spent his Sunday in Murree, preparing for a court hearing scheduled in Islamabad on Monday (today). This marked his second trip to the picturesque hill station since his return to the country on October 21.

Following his court appearance in the federal capital, he is expected to make his way back to Lahore, where he will preside over the first formal PML-N meeting in four years.