Nawaz leaves for London to chair high-level party huddle
The former premier will arrive in Pakistan in the start of November, sources say
October 29, 2017
JEDDAH: In a series of change of plans, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif left for London from Jeddah, it emerged Sunday, where he would be meeting senior members of his party.
The former prime minister, who was in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, was expected to return to Pakistan, but he left for London instead.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi also reached London on Sunday evening, sources informed. Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif reached Jeddah this evening, wherefrom he would leave for London.
It was learnt that Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif and some members of the federal cabinet will also be a part of the PML-N entourage gathering in London.
The Punjab CM will first hold some important meetings in Qatar, wherefrom he would reach London to join rest of the party leaders.
Sources said that Shehbaz Sharif can stay in London for three to four days. The party gathering is likely to discuss current political scenario of the country.
According to sources, the former premier will arrive in Pakistan in the beginning of November.
Earlier, according Nawaz’s son Hasan, the former prime minister was to return to Pakistan on Wednesday (Oct 25) after a brief stay in Saudi Arabia. Nawaz had been in London to spend time with his wife since October 5 until October 23, when he left for Jeddah.
On Oct 26, the accountability court hearing corruption references against the Sharif family issued bailable warrants for former premier Sharif in two references.
The references against the Sharif family pertain to the Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metals Establishment, their London properties and over dozen offshore companies owned by the family.
The hearing was then adjourned until November 3, with the last chance for the former premier to ensure his presence in court.
