Shehbaz Sharif to return to Pakistan on Saturday
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Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif will be returning to Pakistan on June 8 [Saturday], a member of his personal staff confirmed to DawnNewsTV.
The development was also tweeted by an unverified account, seemingly belonging to the PML-N supremo's son Suleman.
It is pertinent to mention here that the budget for 2019-20 is to be presented in the parliament on June 11.
Earlier, lawyers had informed an Accountability Court that Sharif will be returning to Pakistan on June 11. However, it was also earlier said in court that the opposition leader will return to Pakistan after Eidul Fitr.
Sharif had announced a "quick visit" to London on April 9 after his name was removed from the no-fly list on Lahore High Court orders. Party sources had said at the time that he intended to return within 10-12 days.
Sharif faces court cases regarding corruption and dishonesty. In the Ashiyana housing scam, Sharif is accused of ordering the cancellation of a contract given to successful bidder Chaudhry Latif and Sons for the low-cost housing scheme, which led to the award of the contract to Lahore Casa Developers, a proxy group of Paragon City Private Limited, resulting in a loss of Rs193 million.
In the Ramzan Sugar Mills corruption case, Sharif and his son Hamza Shahbaz are accused of "fraudulently and dishonestly" causing a Rs213 million loss to the national exchequer.
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Jun 06, 2019 11:25am
About time too! This was meant to be a ‘quick trip to see my grandchildren..’. Good job it wasn’t a ‘“long trip’ like their relative (absconder) Ishaq Dar!
Let’s get the proceeding underway upon his return and send him where he belongs.
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Jun 06, 2019 11:26am
A brave leader, selected government won't like this development.
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Jun 06, 2019 11:27am
Put these criminals and looters behind bars and finish this daily circus.
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Jun 06, 2019 11:36am
"We'll see, said the wise man."
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Jun 06, 2019 11:36am
Returning with deal or without deal??
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Jun 06, 2019 11:40am
We are not waiting any sahabaz or any others poltical person come or go. we are waiting and looking developed Pakistan where every citizen of Pakistan lives on right. Political person should be joined hands to make Pakistan world development country. We called them leaders when they work for country.
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Jun 06, 2019 11:49am
So a deal with someone?
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Jun 06, 2019 11:55am
They come and go as they please, if he returns he should face jail time for mocking the legal system.
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Jun 06, 2019 11:58am
Once he returns, put his name back on the ECL and keep it there until all cases are closed, fines paid and money returned. Do the same with all co accused., basically the whole sharif, Zardari, Talpur and other families. Common sense requires this action.
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Jun 06, 2019 12:01pm
Let's wait and see, if Shabaz Sharif returns or their will be another excuse not to come back!
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Jun 06, 2019 12:06pm
Shame on PTI for playing politics on health of political opponents.They have been saying that he will not return since the day he left for health check up.
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Jun 06, 2019 12:06pm
Welcome next Prime Minister of Pakistan, Pakistan needs you now .
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Jun 06, 2019 12:16pm
The "baddqismat" people of Pakistan will be forever in debt of the scoundrel for returning; he can't find any comfort anywhere in Pakistan where he and his brother have been ruling for such a long time; his only "roohaani sukoon" is in London.
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Jun 06, 2019 12:25pm
These psuedo-Royalties, keep mocking the law and thumbing their noses at the courts to come and go so freely, that not even an average Pakistan can afford. This is a travesty and a disgrace. They should be barred from leaving the country if they have criminal charges pending against them and denied bail.
No other civilized nation I know would allow such high profile, criminal conspirators, indicted in some serious corruption and fraud cases, so much freedom to create spectacles of their comings and going, the fanfare of hired hoodlums while they insult the courts and make threatening statements against the system. Time for Pakistan to revise its methods and stop the drama that has taken up so much of the nation's resources, while the public remains frustrated and flabbergasted.
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Jun 06, 2019 12:28pm
If Shehbaz returns then I will certainly say that Sharifs may not be so sharif but they are more brave than many acclaimed and believed braves.
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Jun 06, 2019 12:44pm
Pakistan has lost more than US$ 50 Billion to corruption from 1988 to 2018,I.e 30 years and the leaders/looters are all alive.Please give incentive of atleast 20% to anyone who disclose these hidden money and security and the result will come fast.Much of the money is lying in international banks where staff can give the information.Please act comprehensively.
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Jun 06, 2019 12:55pm
I used to think: "Don´t these people feel any shame".
It took me many years to realize: They are above such concepts.
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Jun 06, 2019 01:06pm
Great! Someone, quickly inform the welcoming party.. the hired hoodlums, throngs of illilterate villagers, arange buses and pick up trucks to transport them, carrying flower garlands to the airport, to welcome their hero and savior back to Pakistan!
Don't forget, street dancers, clowns, drummers and bags of rose petals to shower Shahbaz with! Welcome Home. This will be repeated every few weeks, till the the end of time or life of Sharifs, as they flaunt the very wealth looted from the people, as they freely jet between Lahore and London, almost at free-will, free as a bird!
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Jun 06, 2019 01:13pm
He has no fear because he seems untouchable since claiamimg everyday by govt that millions of transactions been found in his family accounts, either by an agreement with govt or through good links with juidiciary
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Jun 06, 2019 01:17pm
Let him face NAB charges and go to jail too as jail warden is waiting for him.
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Jun 06, 2019 01:29pm
Those who said he is gone for ever should stand up and get counted.
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Jun 06, 2019 02:40pm
He has definitely played his cards better than his brother.
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Jun 06, 2019 02:49pm
OK time will tell.
But will Nawaz Sharif return the 33 million us$, the Sharifs robbed the nation of? Bring back our money!!!
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Jun 06, 2019 02:51pm
If they are corrupt please explain how they were able to build Islamabad Metro for Rs27 billion while your honest PTI has spent over Rs80 billion and still not able to complete peshawar metro.
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Jun 06, 2019 03:17pm
@SkyHawk, But then the ruling Government must tell NAB Chairman to take action against the PTI walas too and send them where they belong.
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Jun 06, 2019 03:27pm
Let's wait and see, if Shabaz Sharif returns or there will be another excuse not to come back! Will poor health play a part this time?
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Jun 06, 2019 03:33pm
@Justicefirst, well said .
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Jun 06, 2019 03:38pm
Got assurances from USA, UK, India etc.
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Jun 06, 2019 03:39pm
@Citizen, Agree 100%.
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Jun 06, 2019 03:58pm
Returning, to do what??
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Jun 06, 2019 04:43pm
Yeah sure, he was going to London because of his health, he was suppose to go see a doctor, he turned it into a month long vacation.
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Jun 06, 2019 04:44pm
@desi dimag, A brave leader ? A get rich leader.
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Jun 06, 2019 04:51pm
@Parvez, Of course. He remains part of democratic system to play cards instead of serving people.
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Jun 06, 2019 05:50pm
Shahbaz sharif was an excellent CM of punjab. Under him the education system of Punjab government schools improved so much.
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Jun 06, 2019 06:16pm
@desi dimag, really brave - having seen him in action in London and heard him speak - I think he needs help - there is something not right about him.
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Jun 06, 2019 06:21pm
When someone is in jail - the privileged are entitled to production order. If they do not come on their own - can a production order be issued to ensure they work and not waste resources of the country.
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Jun 06, 2019 07:05pm
All those leaders who have abused their political authority should go to court and prove their innocence of any charges. If not innocent, apologize, return the illegal money and retire from politics. Please let Pakistan progress. Enough is enough.
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Jun 06, 2019 08:19pm
seems like coming back from holidays after eid in home country uk
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Jun 07, 2019 08:53pm
Whatever the wind they should all be binned.
Thee shall try all thou tactics
Thou shall keep them binned
Whatever the wind they should all be binned.
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