Chor Tu  Bhag Raha Ha — Daku Ah Raha Ha.

ISLAMABAD: A new NRO between PML-N and PPP has almost been finalized under which former President Asif Ali Zardari will arrive in Pakistan and will be free to travel on his own will without facing any case pending against him.

“Both the parties have agreed on the NRO which will become effective with the return of Zardari on 23rd of this month,” sources privy to the political developments said.

These sources said, according to the agreement Mr Zardari will be allowed to come to Pakistan and not face any of cases pending against him, cases against Dr. Asim Hussain will be settled and ultimately he will be freed, settle the case of Model Ayan Ali, and removal of Interior Minister, Chaudry Nisar Ali Khan or at least changing his Ministry. However, these sources maintained, that no agreement has been reached so far on the issue of Ch Nisar.

“Although PPP Chairman Bilawal  Zardari has been propagating four other points in his public meetings and press conferences but in reality the situation is different as PPP, in fact, has been negotiating with the Government on the above-mentioned issues,” these sources said, adding, “Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar has actually played key role in negotiating the reconciliation process with the PPP”.

The sources said that Ch. Nisar still remains the main obstacle in reaching a conclusion in the so-called NRO between the two political parties. “Ch Nisar was firm on his stand that PPP leaders must face courts to get a clean chit and the Government may not extend any facility to the former President and ensure non-interference in Dr. Asim and Ayan Ali cases,” the sources maintained.

These sources said the Ch. Nisar asserted that the Government should not facilitate Mr. Asif Ali Zardari and he must appear before the courts to prove his innocence. “On the other hand, Mr. Ishaq Dar was of the view that PPP extended full cooperation to PML-N during the tough times the government faced during last three and a half years and never created hurdles, therefore, it is time for the PML-N to pay back and win the support of PPP in the emerging political scenario,” the sources said, adding, “the opinion of Ishaq Dar finally prevailed and the issues were settled down that led to agreeing on the NRO with PPP”.

“The Government has so far not agreed to remove Chaudhry Nisar, as apparently, Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif is not willing to replace Ch. Nisar or change his Ministry despite heavy pressure from his allies including Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman and Mehmood Khan Achakzai on the issue fake registration of Afghan refugees,” the sources concluded.