PML-N optimistic about PPP's inclusion in next federal govt

Ahsan Iqbal, the leader of the PML-N, expressed optimism that the PPP will be included in the upcoming federal cabinet among the main parties' continuing efforts to establish coalitions in advance of creating the new administration. Ahsan underlined that his party would not be a part of the future government in the Center and would not take any federal ministries, although his remark came hours after Bilawal expressed his support for the PML-N nominee for prime minister. The former federal minister stated, "Insha-Allah, the Peoples Party would join the next cabinet. It is impossible that one partner bear all the burden." Speaking about Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, he asserted that the party is only present in one province since, according to polls conducted on February 8, the former ruling party won the most seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He stated that Maryam Nawaz, who is nominated to be the chief minister of the largest province in the nation, is being led by an experienced team in Punjab. The seasoned politician expressed hopes that his party would pull the country out of crises under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif. Feb. 13, 2024, Tuesday, 11:21 p.m.Former PDM officials want PTI to be included in "reconciliation." Through: Web Desk PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has stated his desire to include the rebellious PTI in the current "reconciliation" as part of his efforts to unite all political groups around the nation's economic agenda. Speaking at a joint press conference with former PDM leaders Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain of the PML-Q, Shehbaz Sharif of the PML-N, and other leaders, Zardari stated: "Everyone will have to be united on the economic agenda in the larger interest of the country." The event transpired just hours after PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said, during a news conference in the nation's capital, that his party would support the PML-N nominee for the position of prime minister. Go here to read more. Feb. 13, 2024, Tuesday, 10:45 p.m.PML-N chieftain Shehbaz Sharif as a contender for prime minister Through: Web Desk supremo of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) The party's information secretary, Marriyum Aurangzeb, disclosed via her official X account on Tuesday that Nawaz Sharif had nominated his younger brother, Shehbaz Sharif, the president of the previous ruling party, as a contender for the coveted position of prime minister. No reserved seats for parties without electoral symbol: ECP By: Web Desk The ECP has said that reserved seats will be allotted on the basis of the Election Act 2017 and that parties without election symbols will not be awarded any reserved seats. In a statement, the electoral body said that if independent candidates do not join any political party, then the reserved seats will be distributed amongst the political parties in a proportion that is in line with their respective representation in the assemblies. The electoral watchdog has further stressed that the political parties need to submit the names of their candidates for the reserved seats to the ECP within the announced deadline. Feb. 13, 2024, Tuesday, 08:53 P.M.The PML-N president arranges "meetings" with well-known lawmakers Through: Web Desk Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has arranged "meetings with prominent politicians, including Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat." Major parties accelerated discussions to collect coalition partners for the upcoming administration following the revelation of the unofficial prediction of election results. "Leaders of different parties have been invited at Shujaat's residence in Islamabad for a joint session in which Shehbaz will meet prominent politicians," reports Geo News. Following the 'joint session', Chaudhry Salik will conduct a news conference, according to a PML-Q spokeswoman. Tuesday Feb 13 2024 | 08:47 PMPML-N, MQM-P agree on taking ‘coordinated political steps’ By: Web Desk A Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) delegation led by its convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif The MQM-P delegation members include Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Dr Farooq Sattar, and Mustafa Kamal, whereas, the meeting was attended by PML-N central leaders Ishaq Dar, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, and Ayaz Sadiq. During the meeting, both sides discussed the political situation and strategy to form the next government. Both parties agreed on continuing coordination to take future steps.