PML-N is united behind Nawaz Sharif: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Khawaja Asif said the entire Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) is united behind Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

“In the past political parties would crumble in such situations,” Asif said while appearing on Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath.

When asked if the party had made a decision on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s replacement if he was disqualified, Asif replied: “There is no candidate nor has there been any speculation or debate on this within the party”.

Khawaja Asif stressed that all federal ministers would continue to work under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its judgement in the Panama Papers implantation case. The PML-N held a meeting following the development and decided the verdict of the apex court would be accepted even if it was unfavourable.

According to sources it was decided during the meeting that Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif would replace Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif if he was disqualified. Khawaja Asif would become the interim prime minister for 45 days until Shehbaz Sharif was elected to a National Assembly seat.