ISLAMABAD: On the eve of a judgement that could upend the political fortunes of the Sharif family, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held informal consultations with close aides and key ministers.

PM Sharif returned from his trip to the Maldives at Nur Khan Airbase at 4pm on Thursday, where he was received by his brother, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

Sources said PM Sharif was briefed on Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan’s press conference by the Punjab CM. Later, after the SC issued its supplementary cause list, he consulted with close aides and members of his legal team on possible outcomes.

The sources said that another meeting would be held today (Friday) after the announcement of the Supreme Court decision in the Panama Papers case, to devise a plan of action in the wake of the verdict.

Published in Dawn, July 28th, 2017