ISLAMABAD: Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of the former prime minister and the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), said late Wednesday she is surprised at the wisdom of those who consider themselves wise.

Responding to the verdict by the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) over petitions challenging the Elections Act 2017, wherein Sharif, a person disqualified under Article 62 and 63, was disqualified to serve as the head of a political party, she asked: "Should I call this a pigeon that closes its eyes or fooling oneself?"

The ex-First Lady stressed the position and importance that Nawaz Sharif holds in his party, the PML-N.

"Will the party members stop thinking of Nawaz Sharif as their leader after this ruling?"

Highlighting that the decision would do nothing other than to strengthen Sharif's story, Maryam Nawaz noted that negative issues such as this ruling would only boost upwards the popularity of Sharif and PML-N.

Nawaz Sharif is still the prime minister of [his party member's] hearts, she said.