Sign in Subscribe
Foreign ministers

PML-N Rejects Speculations of Meeting PTI Leadership, Stresses Coalition with PPP Remains Key

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

In a statement made to journalists at the Data Darbar shrine in Lahore, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar rejected reports that ruling PML-N President Nawaz Sharif was willing to meet with PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail. Dar emphasized that these were mere speculations, and the law would take its own course, as reported. The PML-N leader further stated that the PPP would remain a key ally of the PML-N despite securing a simple majority in the National Assembly due to the reserved seats ruling. Dar mentioned that the PPP's support was crucial in forming a government following the 2024 general elections and that they stood by each other during difficult times.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Ishaq Dar rejected speculations of a meeting between PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail, calling them mere speculations and sponsored news.
  • The PML-N Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the law would take its own course, indicating that the party does not intend to engage in talks with PTI at this time.
  • Dar stressed that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) would remain a key ally of the PML-N, citing their support in the 2024 general elections and their cooperation during difficult times.
  • The PPP's strength in the coalition is essential, and without their support, it would not have been possible to form a government.
  • PML-N senior leader and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described the previous PDM government's working relationship with PPP as "a good experience" and expressed the potential benefits of cooperation between the two parties in advancing the country's national agenda.

Statistics:

  • 235 members: The current strength of the ruling coalition in the National Assembly following the Election Commission of Pakistan's notification of reserved seats.
  • 218: The former strength of the ruling coalition in the National Assembly before the reserved seats notification.
  • 2024: The year in which the general elections were held, leading to the formation of the current government with PPP support.
  • 2/3 majority: The majority the ruling alliance secured in the lower house following the reserved seats notification.

Sources:

  • Senator Ishaq Dar's statement to journalists at the Data Darbar shrine in Lahore.
  • Senator Ishaq Dar's statement cited Geo News programme "Capital Talk".
  • Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's statement to Geo News.

Read more