May 28th 2024.
In a recent meeting of the PML-N general council, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif openly admitted to violating an important agreement with India that was signed by him and ex-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee back in 1999. This agreement, known as the Lahore Declaration, was a significant step towards promoting peace and stability between the two nations. However, Sharif acknowledged that their actions during the Kargil War, under the leadership of General Pervez Musharraf, went against the terms of this agreement.
Sharif took responsibility for this breach of trust and recognized it as a mistake on their part. He recalled how the agreement was signed after Vajpayee's visit to Pakistan in the aftermath of the nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan on May 28, 1998. In a moment of honesty, Sharif shared that he refused a tempting offer of $5 billion from President Bill Clinton to halt the nuclear tests, unlike what he believes Imran Khan would have done if he were in his position.
As he addressed the council, Sharif also spoke about his removal from the office of the Prime Minister in 2017, which he believes was a result of false accusations made by the then Chief Justice of Pakistan, Saqib Nisar. He expressed his belief that all the cases against him were fabricated, while those against Imran Khan, the founder and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, were true. Sharif also mentioned the alleged involvement of former ISI chief General Zahirul Islam in the downfall of his government and the rise of Imran Khan to power. He openly challenged Khan to deny any involvement of the ISI in his success.
During his speech, Sharif also praised his younger brother, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for standing by him through thick and thin. He mentioned how efforts were made to create rifts between the brothers, but Shehbaz remained loyal to him. Sharif also revealed that Shehbaz was once offered the position of Prime Minister, with the condition of leaving Sharif behind, but he refused to betray his brother.
With his recent election as the President of the PML-N, Sharif plans to revive and strengthen the party. He is determined to work towards promoting their vision and values, despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. With his experience and determination, Sharif is confident that he can lead the party towards a brighter future.
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