Will Nawaz Sharif's brother take over if Pak PM steps down?

July 22, 2017 20:21

Amidst fears that Pakistans Supreme Court will ask Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step down for corruption in the Panama Papers leaks case, the ruling PML-N party is understood to be finalising names for a replacement.

The premier chaired a high-profile meeting of party leaders on Friday and Saturday, ending with a decision that Nawaz would not tender his resignation.

Earlier this week, PML-N announced it would accede to the Supreme Courts orders, fuelling speculation that the party prepared for a change at the top. PML-N leaders also argued on Friday and Saturday that if Nawaz Sharif steps down, it will give him more time to focus on the 2018 general elections.

Shahbaz Sharif Nawazs younger brother and chief minister of Punjab province is favourite for the job. He seems to have escaped indictment in the joint investigation team report and is being reinforced as an all-important player of the Sharif family.

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