Maryam denies rumours of Nawaz quitting active politics

PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz has said that there is “no truth” in assumptions that party supremo Nawaz Sharif is quitting active politics.

The denial came in a post shared on X, where she said Nawaz will not only participate in active politics for the next five years but also oversee the PML-N-led governments in Punjab and Centre.

She further said that Nawaz had “made it clear in his election speeches that he would not be a part of any coalition government”.

Maryam, who has been nominated for Chief Minister Punjab post, said that people gave a clear majority to her party in the three previous governments led by the PML-N supremo.

She added that those who are aware of Nawaz’s nature know his principled stance.

“Shehbaz Sharif and I are his soldiers, bound by his orders and will work under his leadership and supervision. May Allah grant us success. Ameen,” Maryam said.

وزارت عظمیٰ کا عہدہ قبول نا کرنے کا مطلب اگر یہ اخذ کیا جا رہا ہے کہ نواز شریف سیاست سے کنارہ کش ہو رہے ہیں تو اس میں کوئی سچائی نہیں۔ اگلے ۵ سال وہ نا صرف بھرپور سیاست کریں گے بلکہ وفاق و پنجاب میں اپنی حکومتوں کی سرپرستی کریں گے انشاءاللّہ۔
نوازشریف کی تینوں حکومتوں میں عوام…

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 14, 2024

Her clarification comes as speculations are abuzz regarding the former PM bidding adieu to politics with many on the social media site X amid disappointment over decision to pull out of the race for prime minister and was forced to nominate his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif.