Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:59:50 +0500 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:59:50 +0500 60 In pictures: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s homecoming after four years https://english.aaj.tv/news/30337833/in-pictures-pml-n-supremo-nawaz-sharifs-homecoming-after-four-years <p><strong>PML-N supremo <a href="https://www.aajenglish.tv/news/30337771/nawaz-sharif-returns-home-after-four-years">returned to Pakistan on Saturday after four years</a> of self-imposed exile in London, looking all set to make a political comeback ahead of elections.</strong></p> <p>“The Election Commission of Pakistan is responsible for announcing the date of elections. My priority is what the ECP will decide. The census has been done and constituencies have to be defined,” he told reporters at Dubai airport. “We are ready for the election.”</p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21172424fc3a55c.webp' alt=' This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N shows former PM Nawaz Sharif (C) signing a legal document after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N shows former PM Nawaz Sharif (C) signing a legal document after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/2117245865692de.webp' alt=' This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N shows former PM Nawaz Sharif (R) signing a legal document after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N shows former PM Nawaz Sharif (R) signing a legal document after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/211727101e96a38.webp' alt=' Former finance minister Ishaq Dar welcomes PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at Islamabad airport on October 21, 2023. Photo via Twitter/@MIshaqDar50 ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Former finance minister Ishaq Dar welcomes PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at Islamabad airport on October 21, 2023. Photo via Twitter/@MIshaqDar50</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21182442a15fdc4.webp' alt=' This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N party shows former prime minister Nawaz Sharif (L seated) provides biometric verification after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N party shows former prime minister Nawaz Sharif (L seated) provides biometric verification after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/211815402f18294.webp' alt=' Supporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif wave the party&rsquo;s flags as they await his arrival at a park in Lahore on October 21, 2023. AFP ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Supporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif wave the party’s flags as they await his arrival at a park in Lahore on October 21, 2023. AFP</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21181650dc2c6fa.webp' alt=' Supporters of ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif gather around a stage erected for a welcome home rally ahead of his anticipated return. AFP ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Supporters of ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif gather around a stage erected for a welcome home rally ahead of his anticipated return. AFP</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/2118174280ffdc4.webp' alt=' Supporters of Pakistan&rsquo;s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif wave the party&rsquo;s flags as they await his arrival at a park in Lahore on October 21, 2023. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif wave the party’s flags as they await his arrival at a park in Lahore on October 21, 2023.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/211823207d20117.webp' alt=' Policemen on bicycles stand guard at a closed street leading to a gathering of supporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif waiting for his arrival, in Lahore on October 21, 2023. AFP ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Policemen on bicycles stand guard at a closed street leading to a gathering of supporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif waiting for his arrival, in Lahore on October 21, 2023. AFP</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21183822276e242.webp' alt=' Lights illuminated at the Minar-e-Pakistan where the PML-N is holding a rally after party supremo Nawaz Sharif arrived on October 21, 2023. Screengrab ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Lights illuminated at the Minar-e-Pakistan where the PML-N is holding a rally after party supremo Nawaz Sharif arrived on October 21, 2023. Screengrab</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21184048e33e2fa.webp' alt=' PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz addresses supporters at the rally in Lahore on October 21, 2023. Screengrab ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz addresses supporters at the rally in Lahore on October 21, 2023. Screengrab</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21184142a794927.webp' alt=' A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21184147d23c8df.webp' alt=' A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/2118415183d0a99.webp' alt=' A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21184449bc23036.webp' alt=' PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif fights back tears as he hugs brother Nawaz Sharif on Lahore soil. Screengrab ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif fights back tears as he hugs brother Nawaz Sharif on Lahore soil. Screengrab</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch '> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2023/10/21184448dba6942.webp' alt=' PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif waves to supporters of the party after landing in Lahore on October 21, 2023. Screengrab ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif waves to supporters of the party after landing in Lahore on October 21, 2023. Screengrab</figcaption> </figure></p> PML-N supremo returned to Pakistan on Saturday after four years of self-imposed exile in London, looking all set to make a political comeback ahead of elections.

“The Election Commission of Pakistan is responsible for announcing the date of elections. My priority is what the ECP will decide. The census has been done and constituencies have to be defined,” he told reporters at Dubai airport. “We are ready for the election.”

This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N shows former PM Nawaz Sharif (C) signing a legal document after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP
This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N shows former PM Nawaz Sharif (C) signing a legal document after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP

This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N shows former PM Nawaz Sharif (R) signing a legal document after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP
This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N shows former PM Nawaz Sharif (R) signing a legal document after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP

Former finance minister Ishaq Dar welcomes PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at Islamabad airport on October 21, 2023. Photo via Twitter/@MIshaqDar50
Former finance minister Ishaq Dar welcomes PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at Islamabad airport on October 21, 2023. Photo via Twitter/@MIshaqDar50

This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N party shows former prime minister Nawaz Sharif (L seated) provides biometric verification after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP
This handout picture taken and released on October 21, 2023, by the PML-N party shows former prime minister Nawaz Sharif (L seated) provides biometric verification after his arrival at the Islamabad airport. AFP

Supporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif wave the party’s flags as they await his arrival at a park in Lahore on October 21, 2023. AFP
Supporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif wave the party’s flags as they await his arrival at a park in Lahore on October 21, 2023. AFP

Supporters of ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif gather around a stage erected for a welcome home rally ahead of his anticipated return. AFP
Supporters of ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif gather around a stage erected for a welcome home rally ahead of his anticipated return. AFP

Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif wave the party’s flags as they await his arrival at a park in Lahore on October 21, 2023.
Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif wave the party’s flags as they await his arrival at a park in Lahore on October 21, 2023.

Policemen on bicycles stand guard at a closed street leading to a gathering of supporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif waiting for his arrival, in Lahore on October 21, 2023. AFP
Policemen on bicycles stand guard at a closed street leading to a gathering of supporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif waiting for his arrival, in Lahore on October 21, 2023. AFP

Lights illuminated at the Minar-e-Pakistan where the PML-N is holding a rally after party supremo Nawaz Sharif arrived on October 21, 2023. Screengrab
Lights illuminated at the Minar-e-Pakistan where the PML-N is holding a rally after party supremo Nawaz Sharif arrived on October 21, 2023. Screengrab

PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz addresses supporters at the rally in Lahore on October 21, 2023. Screengrab
PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz addresses supporters at the rally in Lahore on October 21, 2023. Screengrab

A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab
A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab

A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab
A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab

A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab
A large number of supporters at the Lahore rally on October 21, 2023. Screengrab

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif fights back tears as he hugs brother Nawaz Sharif on Lahore soil. Screengrab
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif fights back tears as he hugs brother Nawaz Sharif on Lahore soil. Screengrab

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif waves to supporters of the party after landing in Lahore on October 21, 2023. Screengrab
PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif waves to supporters of the party after landing in Lahore on October 21, 2023. Screengrab

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