Reactions as Supreme Court disqualifies Sharif

(28 Jul 2017) A five-judge panel of Pakistan's Supreme Court on Friday disqualified thrice-elected Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from holding office over allegations of corruption against him and his family.
The court, in a unanimous decision, said Sharif was disqualified for not remaining "truthful and honest" after considering evidence against him.
It also ruled Sharif could no longer serve as a member of the National Assembly, a powerful lower house of the parliament.
General elections are to be held in Pakistan next year and the Supreme Court ruling ensures he won't be in the running.
The court asked the Election Commission of Pakistan to issue notification of Sharif's removal.
But Sharif quickly stepped down, saying he did it to show his respect for the country's judiciary.

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