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Former PM Sharif arrives in Pakistan, ending four years of self-imposed exile

21 Oct 2023 08:52pm
(FILES) Three-time Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif landed in the capital Islamabad on Oct 21 ahead of national elections, local media reported, ending four years of self-imposed exile. - (Photo by DANIEL LEAL / AFP)
(FILES) Three-time Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif landed in the capital Islamabad on Oct 21 ahead of national elections, local media reported, ending four years of self-imposed exile. - (Photo by DANIEL LEAL / AFP)

ISLAMABAD - Three-time Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif landed in IsIamabad on Saturday, ending four years of self-imposed exile, reported German press agency (dpa).

The 73-year-old arrived on a charter flight from Dubai carrying party workers and journalists.

Sharif is having a meeting with his legal team at the airport to fulfill formalities in connection with a protective bail he secured on Thursday.

After the brief stopover, Sharif will fly to Lahore where he is set to address supporters at a huge rally in the evening. - BERNAMA

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