The party of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, PML-N, has launched its election campaign, positioning Sharif as the front-runner for the upcoming general elections. This move comes amid accusations of military support and setbacks for Imran Khan's party. The Supreme Court's reversal of a law barring convicted politicians from running for office has left Nawaz Sharif, a convicted former PM, eligible for the upcoming presidential election, according to Steve Hanke's tweet.
#PAKWatch: NAWAZ SHARIF + PAK'S SUPREME COURT = RIGGED ELECTIONS. Pakistan's Supreme Court has reversed a law that had barred convicted politicians from running for office. This leaves convicted 3x former PM Nawaz Sharif laughing his way to the upcoming presidential election. https://t.co/z5YkLHbgqQ
Imran Khan's Party Says Will Contest Feb 8 Polls Despite Losing 'Bat' Symbol https://t.co/kMw47ldHiI https://t.co/wKRhQ26kUc
#PakistanElections: Nawaz Sharif's PML-N kickstarts campaign; setback for Imran's party in SC https://t.co/OS8Peac42l https://t.co/zYNVyhkAAc
Party of Pakistan's Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif launches election campaign https://t.co/JlUoZCYMZo https://t.co/IB11Hholt9
⚠️ PARTY OF PAKISTAN'S EX-PM NAWAZ SHARIF LAUNCHES ELECTION CAMPAIGN (Reuters) The party of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, considered the front-runner to win upcoming general elections, launched its campaign on Monday amid accusations that the military's support… https://t.co/4nXecVGxGI