Nawaz Sharif steps down as PM after SC verdict, federal cabinet dissolved

Nawaz Sharif steps down as PM after SC verdict, federal cabinet dissolved

Islamabad (Web Desk):  Nawaz Sharif decided to resign from his post while Federal cabinet dissolved, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson stated.  

According to details, after final verdict of Panama case declared by Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday, PM Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified for being dishonest to the nation.

Flags have been removed from Prime Ministerial and Ministerial vehicles

The spokesperson further stated that Nawaz Sharif will exercise all legal remedies.

Earlier, the Pakistan Supreme Court disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from his office after a damning corruption probe into his family wealth, cutting short his third stint in power. The court also ordered a criminal investigation against the premier and his family.

Judge Ejaz Afzal Khan said in court, “He is no more eligible to be an honest member of the parliament, and he ceases to be holding the office of prime minister.”