I doubt there is going to be any violence. That will be bad for N league. N league is still strong in most of Punjab, and what Nawaz and Maryam are aiming for is getting photographed in handcuffs. They will then spend one night in jail before their appeal.
They are gambling that the Islamabad High Court will suspend their sentences. This will enable them to conduct rallies. If they succeed they might just win the elections.
If they don't, they're looking at at least half a decade in jail. Other cases are yet to be adjudicated and they could easily be spending the rest of their lives in jail.
What NAB needs to do is not let this become another fiasco. Not only do they need to take Nawaz and Maryam straight to jail but also make sure they're not given the opportunity to address the media. They also need to make every effort that the sentence handed down by the Court is not suspended. They need to ensure Nawaz remains in jail until 25th July to avoid confrontation and possible violence. Interesting two weeks ahead.
25th July will be interesting. I hope people vote with their brains and not their emotions.