Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has been planning to return to his country from the UK ahead of next year's general election, will address the political rally when he arrives in Lahore on 21 October, reports say.
The ex-prime minister, who is confronting allegations of corruption, had concerns about being detained upon his arrival in Pakistan. Counsel Amjad Pervez, his lawyer, has effectively alleviated these concerns by submitting extensive medical records and other relevant documents to the Lahore High Court.
According to the reports, Nawaz has "some residual anginal symptoms" that require frequent follow-up in London and Pakistan. A consultant cardiologist at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital in the UK has signed his medical report.
Earlier this month, Sharif finally put an end to the uncertainty surrounding his return to Pakistan by booking tickets to Lahore through the United Arab Emirates on 21 October.
Sharif, who has been declared a proclaimed offender in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield graft cases due to his continued absence from the trial, was allowed to address the rally under certain conditions.
“No speeches against constitutional offices, armed forces, judiciary shall be uttered,” reports quoted the district administration of Lahore saying. He said any ''show of fire and use of 'objectionable slogans' would be prohibited.''
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif confirmed in September that Nawaz was fully prepared to confront and brave any situations upon his arrival from London.
According to reports, the PML-N is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a "historic welcome" for the party chief. Shehbaz has addressed several rallies and held meetings with traders in recent days to drum up support for the Minar-e-Pakistan event.
The PML-N is expecting Nawaz’s homecoming to be the most important political event for the party.