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Today is a ‘historic day’ for Pakistan, says Shahbaz Sharif on Broadsheet CEO’s apology

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  • “This is a tight slap on PM Imran Khan’s face,” Shahbaz says.
  • Broadsheet’s CEO Kaveh Moussavi issues an “unconditional” apology to Nawaz Sharif.
  • PML-N leader says today was the drop scene of  PTI-led govt’s propaganda against Nawaz.

ISLAMABAD: Following an apology from assets recovery firm Broadsheet’s CEO Kaveh Moussavi, PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif said that today is a “very important” day in the history of Pakistan.

Addressing a press conference flanked by Ahsan Iqbal and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Shahbaz said that the head of the British firm has issued an “unconditional apology to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, acknowledging that they did not find a single loose corruption against him”.

“This is a tight slap on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s face,” he said, accusing him of pushing the nation into an abyss of poverty and unemployment.

Shahbaz, who is also the leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, said Broadsheet was established during Pervaiz Musharraf’s tenure.

“…NAB-Niazi nexus along with Shahzad Akbar tried hard to prove corruption against Nawaz Sharif; however, they failed miserably,” he added.

He questioned where is the joint investigation team (JIT) held Nawaz accountable. Shahbaz reiterated that nothing has been proved despite 20 years of investigation.

The PML-N leader said that the PTI-led government ridiculed, propagandised Nawaz and the party on television; and today everybody witnessed the “drop scene.”

Broadsheet CEO apologises to Nawaz Sharif

Earlier today, Moussavi had issued a profound apology to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, withdrawing all corruption allegations and for being part of a “witch hunt” that has been running in the name of accountability for over two decades.

In an exclusive interview to Geo News, the Broadsheet CEO and former Oxford University associate said he was apologising to Nawaz Sharif to set the record straight that he had not found a “scintilla of evidence” and “not one rupee” during Broadsheet’s forensic investigation against Nawaz and his family for over two decades.

Last year, Moussavi had won over $30 million from the government of Pakistan at London High Court after the arbitration judge Sir Anthony’s ruling in favour of Moussavi and the same case had cost Pakistan over $65 million.

Moussavi had worked as an international arbitrator at the International Court of Arbitration and as an associate fellow at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies at the University and Head of Public Interest Law, Oxford University.

Broadsheet had signed a contract with the Pervez Musharraf government in 1999 to find the wealth allegedly stolen by Nawaz Sharif, Benazir Bhutto and hundreds of Pakistanis from civil, political, business to military backgrounds.

Moussavi said Broadsheet’s investigations found no evidence of corruption, stolen or hidden wealth or unexplained wealth anywhere in the world.

He said: “Not one rupee. We found a lot of plundered wealth but not one rupee relating to Nawaz, the former prime minister, or any member of his family. Not one rupee, I can categorically say that after virtually 21 years of investigations. If anybody tells you otherwise, they are lying to you.”

Moussavi has extensively dealt with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and said he had no doubt left that the NAB had made cases against Nawaz Sharif on political grounds and that was the reason why he was apologising to Nawaz Sharif.

Shahbaz welcomes the Council of the Foreign Ministers

Meanwhile, Shahbaz welcomed the leaders who have arrived in Pakistan for the ongoing 48th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference.

He said that the leaders should raise issues regarding the oppression in Kashmir and Palestine during the session, hoping that the Pakistan tour becomes a memorable trip for the visiting dignitaries.

Shahbaz further added that the leaders should also raise the Afghanistan issue highlighting the serious threat of famine.

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PTI will declare February 8 to be “Black Day,” sparking protests across the country.

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According to reports, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intends to hold rallies nationwide on Wednesday in support of its decision to declare February 8, the one-year anniversary of the general elections, a black day.

According to media sources, PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed all party lawmakers—including MPAs and MNAs—to plan and take part in demonstrations in their local communities on February 8 in order to draw attention to their complaints and issues.

In a recent meeting with legal advisors on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting emphasized the importance of party discipline and gave stern directives to abstain from any criticism of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the JUI-F.

It has also been suggested that the PTI engage opposition leaders in the demonstrations in order to win their support.

Party insiders revealed that the founder has urged leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilised efforts in preparation for February 8.

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In 13 cases involving the D-Chowk demonstration, Bushra Bibi granted temporary release until February 7.

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Bushra Bibi, the wife of the PTI chairman, was granted temporary release by the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in 13 counts pertaining to the November 26 D-Chowk protest. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra ordered the police to produce all pertinent documentation by February 7 and granted bail against surety bonds of Rs. 5,000 apiece.

Additionally, Bushra Bibi was given temporary release until February 7 in the Rangers’ accident case. During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Supra expressed disappointment over the behavior of the defense counsel on two occasions. Addressing the lawyers, he remarked, “You demand VIP protocol everywhere, but this is not possible. Prepare your files properly before coming to court.”

Three cases at the Secretariat Police Station, two each at the Margalla, Karachi Company, and Ramna Police Stations, and one each at the Tarnol, Kohsar, Aabpara, and Khanna Police Stations are among the numerous charges against Bushra Bibi.

In addition, the judge chastised the defense team for requesting that Bushra Bibi sign and thumbprint blank documents. He said, “The accused must sign and thumbprint the court orders, not blank sheets.”

Bushra Bibi also went to the Islamabad High Court to have her biometrics verified in relation to her appeal to be exonerated in the Toshakhana-II case. On Monday, Bushra Bibi and the PTI chairman submitted their acquittal petitions. After finishing the biometric procedure, she departed right away.

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Maryam and Khawaja Asif are accused by Qaiser of undermining PTI-government negotiations.

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Concerned about the way the government is managing the matter, Asad Qaiser, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has accused Maryam Nawaz and Khawaja Asif of trying to sabotage the ongoing negotiations.

In reaction to remarks made by Maryam Nawaz and Khawaja Asif, the former Speaker of the National Assembly stated that the administration is making contradictory assertions about the negotiations.

Maryam Nawaz and Khawaja Asif, he continued, seem to be trying to undermine the negotiations. Qaiser emphasized that despite the obstacles, PTI had worked to advance for Pakistan’s benefit.

He apologized for Maryam Nawaz’s and Khawaja Asif’s comments, saying that PTI had lowered its demands in order to assist the nation in progressing.

Qaiser asserted that the country as a whole supported PTI founder Imran Khan and that their efforts were all focused on bettering Pakistan’s circumstances.

In light of Pakistan’s present economic difficulties, Asad Qaiser emphasized that the PTI’s actions were motivated by a feeling of duty to the nation.

The party had just modified its demands to serve the nation, he made plain, and it was not frightened of anyone. Imran Khan, the founder of the PTI, had been promised a meeting with the government, but Qaiser claims that other excuses are now being offered.

He emphasized that PTI wanted the nation to be governed by the rule of law, with a strong parliament, an independent judiciary, and civilian supremacy. According to Qaiser, the party was dedicated to making sure that the people’s desire was followed when governing Pakistan.

Lastly, he noted that Imran Khan was becoming a prominent figure on a global scale in addition to being a leader in Pakistan. Even though incarceration was difficult for him, Imran Khan was making sacrifices for the future of the country.

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