Nawaz vows to uncover 'conspiracy' against him

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said that he was not in favour of confronting institutions, yet, he would uncover the "conspiracy" hatched against him.

Speaking to traders from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the former premier asked did the Panama Papers have only his family's name.

Regretting "exploitation of his family in the name of accountability", Sharif vowed not to be cowed down saying that he is aware of what is going to happen to him next.

He said people have not accepted Panama Leaks case verdict, and questioned why have not the ones looting billions and abrogating constitution not been held and punished to date.

The former prime minister said he believed in the rule of law and accepted the court verdict, adding, "I am not in favour of confronting institutions, however, will uncover the conspiracy."

"People had given mandate (to me); civilian supremacy should be accepted," he added.