WOW, okay. So a lot to discuss here. Just to make sure we’re on board – Nawaz Sharif was supposed to be imprisoned today, following the verdict that sent Pakistan into a frenzy. Here’s the thing – everyone’s waiting for his flight to land. It’s all people can talk about.
However, reports are circulating that Nawaz Sharif’s flight has been delayed…
#BreakingNews
Flight delayed. Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz to now reach Lahore at 7:45 pmFor all exclusive updates visit:https://t.co/tomg8UjhiV pic.twitter.com/gLmpLXH0Fa
— ARY News (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) July 13, 2018
(Breaking News: Nawaz Sharif And Maryam Nawaz's Flight to Pakistan Delayed)
https://t.co/eLAPToELnU#PTI #PPP #PMLN #MQM #IK #ImranKhan #NawazSharif #Bhutto
— SocialPakistan.pk (@Social_Pakistan) July 13, 2018
…by multiple Twitter accounts (including those of news channels.)
Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz's flight back to Lahore has been delayed for an hour and a half.
Nawaz has spoken to journalists live via mobile phone.
Mobiles are off in Lahore and a crackdown on PML-N workers is underway
Catch all the latest updates here https://t.co/WmAlNNN8pp— مائٹی (@mightyobvious) July 13, 2018
Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif will reportedly be reaching Lahore between 7.45 to 8 pm.
PmlN leaders Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif flight got delayed for 2 hours. Will reach Lahore at around 8pm now. pic.twitter.com/649aCjwTJ2
— Hasnain Shah (@HasnainShah69) July 13, 2018
Nawaz Sharif and @MaryamNSharif flight to Pakistan delayed for 90 minutes
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) July 13, 2018
Now, with a verdict as long-awaited as this, people are eager to find out how things will go down. It’s a major moment in Pakistan’s history.
Some people who will be on the same flight are being given attention to keep tabs on the Sharif family.
Also, follow @SecKermani who is going to be on the flight with Nawaz Sharif and his daughter @MaryamNSharif https://t.co/Bk7rR2WWYn
— Diaa Hadid ضياء حديد (@diaahadid) July 13, 2018
Theories are being presented about the route of the flight…
Passengers who were coming with flight of Nawaz Sharif are canceling booking because they think that flight will be diverted towards Islamabad or Peshawar instead of Lahore.
— کراچی عمران دا! (@Anaslqbal) July 13, 2018
@ARYSabirShakir @samiabrahim @Shahidmasooddr @Kashifabbasiary
Flight delay reason revealed the passengers don't want to travel with nawaz sharif fearing that their flight will be redirected towards another airport and donts want to be dragged along in this mess— zahid razzaq (@NOBADSHAHAT) July 13, 2018
…and apparently, passengers from the same flight are trying to cancel their tickets, too.
Nawaz Sharif’s flight back to Pakistan delayed by 1.5 hours it seems… at least 20 or so journalists due to be on it too… some poor normal passengers are trying to cancel their tickets to avoid the drama
— Secunder Kermani (@SecKermani) July 13, 2018
People are also sharing Nawaz Sharif’s apparent take on this.
Source toh bata dein, pls.
My flight to Pakistan has been delayed by 90 minutes and it’s quite unusual, says Nawaz Sharif
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) July 13, 2018
However, certain updates seem vastly different.
Plans are same but plane changed. Instead of EY243 now Nawaz Sharif & Maryam Nawaz will be flying to #Lahore on a different plane EY403 of Etihad Airways. The flight will take off at 4:30 pm (PST). This plane is landing right now on Abu Dhabi Airport, coming from Bangkok.
— Ahmad Noorani (@Ahmad_Noorani) July 13, 2018
Even Reham Khan spoke up about these ~mysterious~ circumstances.
Journalists at Abu Dhabi airport saying access to Nawaz & Maryam Nawaz has been denied by 'security' provided for them. Flight mysteriously delayed too. https://t.co/NvZ9mkJIpc
— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) July 13, 2018
Some people are pissed.
Shame on #ittehadairways they delayed flight for corruption king godfather Nawaz sharif #pmln
— MOHAMMAD FAREED BUTT (@silverarrowjee) July 13, 2018
While most people – well, they’re doing what they do best and coping through humor.
Instead of asking help from UAE rulers, Nawaz can ask help from Musharaff as he is here in Dubai.. he knows a wee bit about airplanes and flight diversions😉😜
— Ali Amjad (@i_aliamjad) July 13, 2018
Patwari's Waiting for Nawaz Shraif's Flight EY-243
Be like 😂😂#SherAyaSherAya #NawazSharif @MaryamNSharif pic.twitter.com/hLS786iICh— Mughal Say's (@TariqPisces94) July 13, 2018
As we all wait for confirmations, there’s no doubt that conspiracy theories will take over social media for a short while. It is pretty mysterious and strange, but hey – we’ll find out soon enough, I suppose. If you know what’s up, let us know in the comments. And if you don’t, well, you’re not alone.
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