Sharif ready to stand in next elections

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to contest elections from Lahore after the Supreme Court lifted a ban barring him from electoral politics.

Sharif ready to stand in next elections
Wed, 27 May, 2009 - 19:06

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to contest elections from Lahore after the Supreme Court lifted a ban barring him from electoral politics.

The Pakistan Muslim League – N (PML N) chief will now be able to contest general elections due in 2013 or in a parliamentary by-election before then following the court’s decision yesterday.

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