Former finance minister Ishaq Dar underscored on Monday the clarity of the party's mission to elevate Pakistan's ranking to the 24th largest economy globally.

During a media interaction in London following a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) gathering, Mr Dar confirmed the completion of consultations regarding PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif's return to the country.

Mr Dar asserted: "Nawaz Sharif's leadership, aligned with the party's transparent manifesto, will steer the country towards progress".

Taking a jibe at the opponents, Mr Dar said, "The international and certain internal entities sought to replicate country's economic trajectory with that of Sri Lanka, but their concerted efforts were thwarted".

– Brought to justice –

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Friday that former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Gen Faiz Hameed, Saqib Nisar, and Asif Saeed Khosa should be brought to justice.

PML-N leaders headed to London had held a meeting with Nawaz Sharif and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif. Prominent among those who attended the meeting were PML-N Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz and former finance minister Ishaq Dar.

On the occasion, Nawaz Sharif rued, “The country that was leading towards prosperity was harmed through a plot in 2017. Those who were part of the conspiracy against the country should be brought to justice.”

– No alterations in Nawaz Sharif’s return plans –

PML-N Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz said on Friday that there were no alterations in former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s return plans.

Speaking to Samaa TV exclusively in London, Ms Nawaz said: “The preparations to welcome Nawaz Sharif to the country are going on with great verve. We will give a great response to those who are doing propaganda regarding Nawaz Sharif’s return.”