In pictures: Sharif's GT road homecoming rally
Former PM Sharif began his road journey for Lahore on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
(Web Desk) – As the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif began his journey back to the heart of Punjab, Lahore – where his ruling party the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz enjoys a strong political support, supporters of the party and the ousted premier made their way to join the rally.
The political rally is being seen as a show of political support for the former PM who had been ousted by the Supreme Court as a result of a court case following the Panama Papers scandal. PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi bid farewell to Sharif as he left the Punjab House on Wednesday to carry out his road journey to Lahore. Ministers and important party leaders were seen rallying along with their party’s former chief Nawaz Sharif as the rally managed to head towards Rawalpindi by Wednesday evening. The rally which will take 2 days more before it concludes in Lahore will pass through the GT road where Sharif is expected to deliver speeches and hold political gatherings at various major intersections before finally arriving in Lahore.
PMLN supporters wave flags of their party ahead of Nawaz Sharif s departure from Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Nawaz Sharif leaving in his car as supporters shower petals on the convoy on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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Abid Sher Ali charges the crowds by chanting slogans in favour of Nawaz Sharif. Photo: AP
PMLN supporter holds picture of former PM Nawaz Sharif ahead of the rally. Photo: Reuters
Container prepared for the rally heading to Lahore. Photo: AFP
Former PM Sharif addresses crowds from his container during the rally. Photo: AFP
Supporters of PMLN out on the streets as Sharif s rally passes through Rawalpindi. Photo: AFP
