In an interview to a private news channel, he dismissed allegations of receiving money from former Mehran Bank head Younis Habib, a charge leveled against him in the Mehrangate case.
“Had I received money and had he been kind enough to us, my government would have not have fired him from his post.”
Commenting on the Supreme Court’s verdict in the case and the possible investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against him, Nawaz said that he would accept the probe despite the fact that the agency reports to Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
He also said that the government should implement the court’s orders in letter and spirit.
Earlier, his brother, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif had said that the Supreme Court had not named any particular politician in the Asghar Khan case order, but has only said that politicians did not honour their oath.
Talking about the law and order situation in the country, the PML-N chief said that bringing the country to normalcy was an uphill task, particularly in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and in Karachi where the situation was getting out of control.
General Elections
On his party's strategy for the upcoming general elections, Nawaz said that the PML-N will form an electoral alliance with a party which would ensure peace in Karachi.
“We might not need any alliance prior to elections anyway,” he added.
Speaking about the political scenario in Punjab, he said that his party would be fielding strong candidates in the elections, from every constituency of the province, adding that the PML-N would accept poll results even if they lost, as the party had already put up with the incumbent government with humility.
The PML-N chief demanded that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government should announce the dates for general elections and end the ‘suspense.’
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@Born Political: Well, it might be so, but that's exactly how the facts were and facts do not go away simply because we wish them so.
" The PML-N chief demanded that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government should announce the dates for general elections and end the ‘suspense.’
Is it the prerogative of the political party to announce the date of General election for national Assembly.? I understand that it is the responsibility of the Election commissioner of Pakistan to announce the dates for the election and also to conduct it fairly.
Nawaz Sharif should stick to the main topic. Did he or his party accept the money thru Aslam Beg? Yes or no. Rest is history. Every body knows how he was toppled ?
You forgot to mention that General Jilani was also one of the generals... Who made you... Remember...
Generals conspired, to make NS win. And NS conspired with the generals to stick to his seat.
This guy has no charisma!
so now he is playing victim.... shameless creature... people of Pakistan open your eyes...
Apparently they did not do a good job, you are still there.
@Usman Khan: "Had Mian Nawaz Sharif been successful sacking Musharaf in 1999, Pakistan would have been ahead of India today…" . What happened to the Asian Tiger? And empty coffers?
This is called TIT for TAT, There was a time the Sharif's family will send briefcases full of money through their favorite president to promote their vested interest violating the constitution. Moreover, Nawaz came into politics on the shoulder of an Army General and thrived with their support. Army Generals conspiring against Nawaz Sharif were conveying the message that " Do not bite the hand that feeds you."
It was he, who has given out of way promotion to Musharraf.
Regarding what we have problems in our society, he has equal share along with his political father.
@Uza Syed, "(People) displayed their joy and gratitude to the Military and its Generals for this"
Thats pro martial law thought, that's an excuse Army always put in its defence of martial law. Govts are elected by many millions of voters, and those hundreds of people expressing joy over army rule cannot represent us. Say NO to Army rule,please!!!!
Had Mian Nawaz Sharif been successful sacking Musharaf in 1999, Pakistan would have been ahead of India today...
Mian Nawaz keep it up good work..
Well securing the citizens of Pakistan from the misrule of ambitious and would be dictators in the name of "meer-ul-momineen" was a great public service and people of Pakistan all over, including the city of Lahore PML-Nawaz head quarters in form of Chief Minister of Punjab then, displayed their joy and gratitude to the Military and its Generals for this. Don't you remember?
Shamelessness at its highest...