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Bilawal remarked, “If, God forbid, he becomes Prime Minister again, we will once again confront personal interests and old politics, leading to conflicts with those who bring him into power, followed by the familiar narrative of ‘why was I ousted.'”

During the proceedings, NAB prosecutor mentioned that JIT head Wajid Zia had analyzed the evidence and concluded that Nawaz Sharif was the actual owner. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq remarked that Wajid Zia himself stated that he had no proof of ownership, and the case relied on assumptions, asserting that punishment cannot be based on assumptions alone.

Prime Minister Kaka underscored that he has no evidence to suggest pressure on members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and refuted any allegations against them. He cautioned against undermining democracy within political parties, stating that discussions about a “minus-one” formula only arise when democracy is lacking within the parties themselves. Once parties embrace true democratic practices, the concept of “minus-one” becomes obsolete.

The case, titled “Imam Qaiserani v. Mir Badshah Qaiserani,” was taken up during the hearing on disqualification due to electoral discrepancies. Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa directed a committee of judges to determine the duration of disqualification, and the proceedings are set to unfold in early 2024.