The JIT has charged the ruling family with perjury , having disproportionate income and living beyond their means. This could have implications for India in the coming weeks and months, particularly in the security sphere.India and Pakistan barely have any official interactions any more. In addition, Sharif 's patrons in Saudi Arabia might not look too kindly on that, and it would certainly play badly in the US. Third, for all his problems, Sharif is still popular in Pakistan. The general elections are only months away , and if the army wants to preserve the democratic facade, they could allow Sharif to stay on until then.

Source: Economic Times July 13, 2017 05:24 UTC