Nawaz seeks to hold accountable those responsible for his removal and victimization.

 In Lahore on Friday, Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former prime minister, reiterated his call for the accountability of individuals who played a role in his removal from power in 2017 and were responsible for what he termed as the "destruction" of Pakistan. He made these remarks during the party's parliamentary board meeting, alongside PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif, Vice President Maryam Nawaz, and other leaders.

Addressing the corruption cases filed against him and his family members, Nawaz emphasized the need to hold accountable those responsible for initiating what he deemed as "bogus cases." He expressed concern that party leaders had been unjustly imprisoned in baseless cases, highlighting that it took seven years for him to receive justice.

He was alluding to the corruption cases filed against him and his family members in the wake of the infamous Panama Papers revelations. During his tenure as the country's prime minister, the Supreme Court permanently disqualified him for failing to declare a receivable salary, instructing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to initiate references against him. Consequently, accountability courts handed down sentences in the Avenfield and Al-Aziza references in 2018. However, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) overturned his conviction in the Avenfield reference last month, while his appeal in the Al-Azizia reference is still pending. In his recent address, Nawaz stated their commitment to serving the nation. Simultaneously, he insisted on holding accountable those individuals implicated in the alleged victimization of PML-N leaders. Having returned to the country in October after a four-year self-imposed exile in London, Nawaz emphasized that his return was not solely to form a government but also to seek action against those engaged in corruption and political victimization. Citing an alleged leaked audio conversation involving former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar, Nawaz claimed that the ex-top judge could be heard suggesting that PML-N leaders, including himself, should remain in custody to clear the way for the then Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan ahead of the 2018 general elections. Without directly naming anyone, Nawaz also criticized former PTI chief Imran Khan, labeling the 190 million pounds NAB reference against PTI leaders as the "biggest scam" in the country's history. He asserted that they lacked an understanding of the morals and principles of the state of Madinah, accusing them of exploiting these ideals for their political agenda.