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PMLN and PPP to Remain Coalition Partners, Despite Reservation of Seats Ruling

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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have agreed to maintain their alliance despite the recent ruling by the Election Commission of Pakistan, which reserved additional seats for the PMLN in the National Assembly. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has stated that the PPP will remain a key partner of the PMLN, despite the ruling party securing a simple majority in the National Assembly. This decision comes as a result of the reserved seats ruling, which handed the PMLN a two-thirds majority in the lower house. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has also denied reports of President Asif Ali Zardari's removal from office, saying that people should not pay heed to social media speculations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will remain a key ally of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) despite the reserved seats ruling.
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar stated that the PPP stood by the government during difficult times and would not be abandoned in times of stability.
  • The PMLN has secured a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, with 235 members, after the reinstatement of reserved seats by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
  • Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has denied reports of President Asif Ali Zardari's removal from office, advising against paying heed to social media speculations.
  • The PMLN is willing to work with all political parties, whether they are part of the government or the opposition.
  • The party has not demanded any ministerial portfolios from the PMLN.

Statistics:

  • The PMLN has secured 235 members in the National Assembly, with a two-thirds majority.
  • The Election Commission of Pakistan's reserved seats handout gave the PMLN 17 additional seats in the National Assembly.
  • The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was not entitled to seats reserved for women and minorities in the national and provincial assemblies.
  • The PMLN had 218 members in the National Assembly before the reinstatement of reserved seats.

Sources:

  • Dawn, "Ishaq Dar: PPP to remain our coalition partner"
  • The News, "Interior Minister dismisses reports of Zardari's removal"
  • Geo News, "PML-N secures two-thirds majority in NA, ruling alliance gets 235 seats after reserved seats allotment"

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