Panama leaks case verdict likely to set new political direction
Recent verbal onslaught signals existence of crisis inside the ruling party.
ISLAMABAD (Daily Dunya) - Leaders of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) are targeting apex court’s proceedings in public rallies and gatherings. Federal ministers articulate that it is undesirable that Nawaz earns votes and someone else makes decision.
Keeping in view recent statements, question emerges why ruling elite is keen to establish an image that there exists a situation of conflict between institutions when Nawaz holds heavy mandate and he is not facing any immediate political threat.
Recent verbal onslaught signals existence of crisis inside the ruling party, though its nature is not known yet.
Ostensibly, it seems that Panama leaks case poses biggest challenge to the government in current political scenario and PML-N is confronting it with aggressive mindset.
A full-depth analysis of recent offensive strategy opted by Nawaz league illustrated that legal team of Sharif family did not present its stance in apex court efficaciously and they selected political venue to fill that gap.
There is no doubt that moral credibility of premier, his family and PML-N is linked with outcomes of Panama leaks case and said case would have major impact on political scenario of country at time when Nawaz league is preparing for 2018 polls. These are the reasons that instead of defending themselves in Panama leaks case, federal ministers are shedding light on their achievements and are equating allegations hurled by opposition with anti-development narrative.
Like PML-N, Imran Khan and his aides are also undergoing through a similar situation and they view their political future linked with outcome of Panama leaks case.
Responsible circles in the federal capital predict that verdict in Panama leaks case will set parameters for country’s politics whereas corrupt elements would think twice before committing any offense.
Similarly, while terming Panama leaks case a big test for country’s independent judiciary, legal experts predict that either Pakistan can emerge victorious or this case will set a new tone for political practice.
This article was published in Roznama Dunya
