Nawaz Sharif arrives in London
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in London on Tuesday for medical treatment
Sharif was convicted of corruption in absentia and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018
Nawaz Sharif, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, arrived in London on Tuesday for medical treatment.
Sharif was convicted of corruption in absentia and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018. He has been living in exile in London since then.
Sharif's arrival in London comes as Pakistan is facing a political crisis. The country's current Prime Minister, Imran Khan, is facing a no-confidence vote in parliament.
It is unclear how long Sharif will stay in London. His lawyers have said that he will be undergoing medical treatment for several weeks.
Sharif's arrival in London is likely to have a significant impact on Pakistani politics.
Who is Nawaz Sharif?
- Nawaz Sharif is a Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan three times.
- He is the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) party.
- Sharif was first elected Prime Minister in 1990, but was removed from office in 1993 by then-President Ghulam Ishaq Khan.
- He was re-elected in 1997, but was again removed from office in 1999 by then-Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf.
- Sharif was elected Prime Minister for a third time in 2013.
- He was disqualified from office in 2017 by the Supreme Court of Pakistan for corruption.
Why was Nawaz Sharif convicted of corruption?
In 2018, Sharif was convicted of corruption in absentia and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The charges stemmed from the Panama Papers scandal, which revealed that Sharif and his family had hidden millions of dollars in offshore accounts.
Sharif has denied any wrongdoing, and his supporters have accused the government of political persecution.
What is the political situation in Pakistan?
Pakistan is currently facing a political crisis. The country's current Prime Minister, Imran Khan, is facing a no-confidence vote in parliament.
The vote is expected to be held on April 3, 2022.
If Khan loses the vote, he will be replaced by the leader of the opposition, Shehbaz Sharif.
What is the significance of Nawaz Sharif's arrival in London?
Sharif's arrival in London is likely to have a significant impact on Pakistani politics.
Sharif is a popular figure in Pakistan, and his return could galvanize his supporters.
It could also lead to increased pressure on Khan's government.
