Sir: PML(N) is Pinning hopes on winning the elections as it has the requisite numerical strength in the Assembly. It has nominated two candidates Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi and Shahbaz Sharif one as the interim Premier and the other permanent candidate. Both the nominees are facing legal battles and stand to be disqualified. They will be contesting elections under the cloud of Corruption charges. Abbasi said he follow his leader Nawaz Sharif ‘s agenda. He showed defiance against his critics and asked them to look into their own deeds. He said he has reservations on the Court’s decision. He said he will form the cabinet on Nawaz Sharif ‘s instructions. It means he will serve as defacto Premier. And Sharif will be pulling the strings from behind the stage. i do not think such arrangement can work in the long run. Although their leader claimed that e was pristine clean as no charges of Corruption could be substantiated against him. He has no regrets as he as his conscience was clear. JAVAID BASHIR Lahore Published in Daily Times, August 5th 2017.