Nawaz Sharif kicks off rally in show of strength ahead of 2018 general elections
Nawaz Sharif kicks off rally in show of strength ahead of 2018 general elections
FP Staff
• August 10, 2017, 14:32:11 IST
Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday began a defiant roadshow from Islamabad to Lahore
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Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday began a defiant roadshow from Islamabad to Lahore, in a bid to project his political strength ahead of the crucial general elections next year. AP
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The roadshow via the iconic Grand Trunk Road, comes despite security threats, drawing thousands of supporters on its way to the provincial capital of Punjab. AP
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Addressing his supporters Sharif said that, millions of people had voted to elect their leader, but unfortunately a few had conspired to overthrow the democratic government. AP
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The road show also comes after the Pakistan Supreme Court disqualified Sharif over the Panama Papers scandal. AP
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Authorities estimated that up to 8,500 people and 950 vehicles were part of the procession. AP
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