PML-N Senator Nehal Hashmi on Wednesday threatened “those investigating” Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his sons in the Panama Papers case, warning that they will be taken to task for the grilling.
In a video in which he appears to be addressing supporters, Hashmi warned: “Those who are scrutinising them, we will not spare you.”
“You are making the life of the prime minister difficult. The Pakistani nation will make it difficult for you to live,” he added, without taking any names.
Hussain Nawaz, the elder son of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Tuesday had appeared before the joint investigation team (JIT) probing the Panama Papers case, where he was questioned for almost five hours.
Following Hussain’s meeting, PML-N leaders held a press conference, accusing two members of the JIT of harassing him during the probe.
Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb speaking on behalf of the ruling PML-N told Radio Pakistan that the party does not support what Hashmi said, and that it was his “personal opinion”.
She said the prime minister believes in accountability, adding that he has sought an explanation from Hashmi.
Denouncing Hashmi’s statement, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry said, “Some government workers are trying to jeopardise the processes of accountability.”
Chaudhry said these elements are trying to “scandalise” the ongoing probe.
“We will ensure no such schemes against the Supreme Court or the JIT are successful,” the spokesperson added. “PTI will defend the quest for justice.”
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