Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Resigns After Panama Papers Court Corruption Ruling

ABC News Online: Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigns after Panama Papers corruption ruling

Pakistan's Supreme Court has disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from holding office over allegations of corruption against him and his family that came to light through the release of the Panama Papers.

In a unanimous decision the court said Mr Sharif was disqualified for not remaining "truthful and honest" after considering evidence against him.

The court also directed the country's anti-corruption body to file corruption charges against Mr Sharif, his two sons and daughter in the next six weeks for concealing their assets.

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WNU Editor: The next big question is .... what happens next? Elections are next year and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's control the National Assembly. Because of this control he will probably select his successor, and will be rubber-stamped to rule (with strings attached). My prediction .... expect this political turmoil to continue until next year's election .... and after that .... who knows.

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