Sharif rules out compromise with Musharraf

Addressing a seminar here, he said many so-called political stalwarts of the PML-Q had 8220;collapsed like sand walls8221; during the elections.

Sharif has been insisting on Musharraf8217;s resignation since the PML-Q was routed in the February 18 General Election.

Musharraf, he pointed out, is 8220;virtually pursuing US policies aimed at creating a gulf in the nation and destroying the military8221;.

He advised the nation to stand up against Musharraf as this was the only way to steer Pakistan out of the clutches of the US.

Sharif said the PML-N would back the PPP, which won a majority at the centre in the polls, to form the government.

The PML-N and PPP will jointly frame policies to run the government, which will provide relief to people at all levels, he said.

The PML-N won a majority of seats in Punjab and will form the provincial government headed by Shahbaz Sharif, he said.

The false case framed against Shahbaz by Musharraf and PML-Q leaders has ended and Shahbaz will soon contest and win elections, Sharif said.

Shahbaz was yesterday acquitted by an anti-terrorism court here in a case related to the extra-judicial killing of five youths in 1998.