At Lahore rally, Maryam says Nawaz's return to end 'days of darkness' in country.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Sunday reiterated her optimism that her father, PML-N Supermo Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on October 21 and bring an end to 'what she referred to' as a seven-year period of prolonged sorrow.

Addressing a public gathering in Lahore, Maryam remarked that Nawaz Sharif had suffered more days of hardship instead of remaining in power corridors, emphasising former prime minister's commitment to the nation's well-being.

Maryam highlighted the PML-N's economic achievements under Nawaz Sharif's leadership and challenged the audience to recall any other prime minister who had successfully reduced the prices of essential commodities.

Amidst an enthusiastic crowd displaying placards bearing Nawaz Sharif's images, Maryam expressed her anticipation of the joyous reception her father would receive upon his return on October 21.

Taking a swipe at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, Maryam accused the previous administration of appointing individuals who resorted to using offensive language against the then opposition.

Branding them as 'jokers,' Maryam claimed that the health card initiative was started by her father which was hijacked later by the PTI government, adding that the former ruling party wrongfully took credit for its success.

Earlier, in a news conference held on Friday, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif had clarified that the party's 'vote ko izzat do' (respect the vote) slogan was not intended to be anti-establishment...