The JIT has charged the ruling family with perjury, having disproportionate income and living beyond their means. It said Sharif failed to satisfactorily answer most of the questions put to him during his appearance before investigators on June 15. Major part of his statement was based on hearsay," the report said, adding that Sharif remained non-committal, speculative and at times non-cooperative while recording his statement. 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. 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: Times of India July 13, 2017 00:03 UTC