Nawaz Sharif vying to be PM for the 4th time. Praises India

In a recent address to his party cadre, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, displayed a candid and reflective stance on the economic challenges facing his nation. Notably, he commended India for its strides in space exploration, contrasting it with Pakistan’s current struggles.

Sharif, who is gearing up for his fourth bid for the prime ministerial position, acknowledged that neither India nor the United States could be held responsible for Pakistan’s economic woes. Instead, he candidly admitted, “We shot ourselves in our own foot,” underscoring a self-awareness about internal issues contributing to the economic crisis.

Expressing admiration for India’s lunar achievements, Sharif emphasized the need for Pakistan to rise from its current challenges. “Our neighbors have reached the moon, but we haven’t even risen from the ground so far. It can’t keep going on like this,” he remarked during his address, highlighting the urgency of addressing Pakistan’s developmental shortcomings.

Nawaz Sharif, vying for the Prime Ministerial position for the fourth time, has faced political turbulence with three previous oustings from power in 1993, 1999, and 2017.

Detailing his vision for the country, Sharif recalled the accomplishments during his previous tenures, including the resolution of severe electricity load shedding in 2013, the eradication of terrorism nationwide, restoration of peace in Karachi, and the initiation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), marking a new era of development and prosperity.

Nawaz Sharif and the Exile

Nawaz Sharif’s return to Pakistan after a four-year political exile in London has positioned him as a contender for the prime ministerial role once again. His return, after citing medical reasons for his exile in 2019, signifies a renewed commitment to the political landscape. Despite serving a seven-year prison sentence for corruption, Sharif’s return to the political arena is characterized by a focus on revitalizing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

In contrast, the current Prime Minister, Imran Khan, faces challenges of his own. Despite being jailed on corruption charges and disqualified from contesting general elections for five years, Khan’s sentence was suspended by the Islamabad High Court. However, he remains incarcerated in connection with other legal matters.

As Pakistan approaches a crucial electoral juncture, the candid reflections of leaders like Nawaz Sharif provide insight into the nation’s challenges and aspirations, setting the stage for a dynamic political landscape in the coming years.