LAHORE (Dunya News) – Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has reached the venue of Minar-e-Pakistan to address a mammoth party rally.
The three-time premier reached the Greater Iqbal Park by a helicopter, from the Lahore airport.
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Upon reaching the Lahore airport, Nawaz Sharif was welcomed by PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz.
Charged workers and supporters waved party flags and banners, and sang the newly-released party anthem as the chopper carrying Nawaz Sharif made a landing at the Royal Fort.
— PMLN (@pmln_org) October 21, 2023Before heading to the venue of the rally, Nawaz Sharif offered prayers in gratitude at the majestic Badshahi Mosque.
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Later, Nawaz Sharif was brought to the venue of the rally in a convoy. His car was being driven by Hamza Shehbaz.
Nawaz Sharif’s homecoming is being heralded by aerial floral showers and caravans of PML-N supporters and workers pouring into Lahore from all parts of the country, to accord a historic welcome to the veteran politician.
Lahore, the hometown of Nawaz Sharif, is decorated with green and yellow party banners, posters and flags.
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Emotions ran high as tears rolled down the cheeks of Maryam Nawaz who was standing at the stage spotted the helicopter carrying her father hover over the Royal Fort.
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The venue reverberated with a round of applause and fireworks as the party supremo walked up to the stage amidst slogans of "Nawaz Sharif for prime minister again”.
Nawaz Sharif responded by waving to jubilant crowds of PML-N workers and supporters.
Standing at the stage, Nawaz Sharif hugged Maryam Nawaz, Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz and raised their arms appreciating their efforts for arranging a grand reception on his arrival and running the party matters effectively in his absence.
— PMLN (@pmln_org) October 21, 2023Prominent PML-N leaders Javaid Latif, Ayaz Sadiq, Saad Rafique, Rana Sauallah, Abid Sher Ali also lined up to meet and greet the former premier on his homecoming.
Nawaz Sharif is schedule to address a mammoth rally at the venue of Minar-e-Pakistan, Greater Iqbal Park.
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said PML-N’s Minar-e-Pakistan rally would be a historic one.
Shehbaz, speaking to Nawaz Sharif over telephone Friday, said the entire Pakistan was ready to welcome the three-time prime minister back to the country.
Earlier, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif landed in Islamabad after spending four years in exile as his party is confident that he will serve as prime minister of Pakistan for a fourth term in his long political career.
Later, he left the chartered plane for the State Lounge to have consultations with his legal team.