PML(N) Quaid Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said there is a free election commission in Pakistan and it is the authorized institution to announce the election date.

Talking to media persons at Dubai airport before departing for Pakistan, he expressed confidence in the Election Commission's ability to make a judicious decision in this regard.

The PML (N) Quaid said it would have been better if the country had moved forward on socio economic front.

He however said there is no reason for disillusionment as the nation possesses the capacity to fix its problems. He emphasized the need for Pakistan to become self-reliant, asserting the importance of standing on its own feet.

The PML (N) also expressed his delight to his homecoming after four years.