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Zardari betrayed us, says Sharif
Pakistan deploys troops after violent protests
Ani, Ap, Islamabad/Lahore/ Sheikhupura
Former Pakistan prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that President Asif Ali Zardari betrayed him and his brother Shahbaz Khan by enforcing a false decision of disqualifying them from contesting elections.
Addressing a public rally for the first time in Sheikhupura, after the Supreme Court's verdict, Sharif said: "We were betrayed not by the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), but by President Zardari."
Meanwhile, the PML-N has decided to stage nationwide protest rallies and meetings against the apex court's verdict and imposition of Governor's rule in Punjab province.
Sharif termed the judges announcing the verdict as 'fake'.
"Shahbaz is still the legal and constitutional chief minister of Punjab as 'fake' judges could not declare him ineligible," The Daily Times quoted Sharif, as saying.
Sharif said Thursday, the people would not accept the Supreme Court ruling. He said no undemocratic action would be tolerated and the mandate of the people should be respected.
Addressing a massive public rally here, Nawaz said Pakistan is passing through hard times because of verdicts of the PCO judiciary.
Earlier, paramilitary troops were deployed in eastern Pakistan on Friday after supporters of Nawaz Sharif torched cars and stoned buildings to protest a court order that barred him from elected office.
The unrest and brewing political crisis risk distracting Pakistan's shaky government from the fight against al-Qaeda and the Taliban and the country's perilous economic situation.
He said that Shahbaz Sharif was still the Chief Minister of Pakistan Punjab province under the constitution. Nawaz said that long spells of dictatorship had been snubbing democratic process in the country. He urged people to raise their voice and play an active role in safeguarding Pakistan.
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