After four years in self-imposed exile, the highly anticipated return of Nawaz Sharif to Lahore witnessed an unexpected turn of events as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) failed to create the anticipated rally atmosphere.
While Lahoreites carried on with their daily routines, the traffic flowed as usual in the city. Interestingly, it was revealed that a significant 80 percent of the rally's participants had traveled from outside Lahore.
Despite the considerable anticipation surrounding Nawaz Sharif's return, the city of Lahore did not exhibit the frenzied enthusiasm that one might have expected for such a significant political event.
The failure to create a vibrant rally atmosphere was evident, raising questions about the party's ability to mobilise its local support.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had faced difficulties in rallying a substantial local turnout, leading to a surprising discovery.
Meanwhile, the vast majority of attendees at the rally, estimated to be around 80 percent, had come from various cities outside of Lahore.
