Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Nehal Hashmi said on Sunday that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is a “ray of hope” for the country.

Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Hashmi said: ‘’When Nawaz Sharif came into power, Karachi witnessed a law and order situation.’’

He was of the view that Karachi would play an active role in the general elections. ‘’The people of Sindh will only elect those who have played a role in Karachi’s development.”

"In the past, the PML-N-led government had completed numerous projects in Sindh", he added.

– Elections before Feb –

Few days back, PML-N senior leader Nehal Hashmi said that the elections in the country will be held before February.

Addressing a press conference in Sukkur, Hashmi said, ‘’This time around, the country will witness elections, not selection. If we are voted into power, there will be no purchasing of jobs.’’

He rued, “When I headed to Sukkur, the feeling came into my mind that this is the city based in the 17^th century. We [PML-N] will construct the Lahore-like roads in Sukkur.’’

– Iqbal praises Nawaz Sharif –

Few days back, PML-N senior leader Ahsan Iqbal praised former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

Speaking to media outside the judicial complex, the former planning minister said, ‘’Nawaz Sharif has said that the institutions should play their role to take the country out of the economic quagmire.’’

He went on to recount the development projects initiated during the tenure of Nawaz Sharif. ‘’Nawaz Sharif has completed the developmental projects in the country,’’ he added.

In line with holding the elections, Nawaz Sharif stated, ‘’The elections should be held immediately after the finalisation of the delimitation.’’