ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Tuesday night announced their alliance to form and run the next government, nearly two weeks after the South Asian country held General Elections.
Addressing a joint presser at the Islamabad residence of Ishaq Dar, PPP co-Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari that Shehbaz Sharif will be the next prime minister of Pakistan and Asif Ali Zardari will be the president of Pakistan since they have the required numbers to form the next government.
Both the parties have reached a comprehensive power-sharing agreement after several rounds of negotiations and discussions.
Under the terms of the agreement, Asif Zardari, the seasoned leader of the PPP, will ascend to the presidency while the position of Chairman Senate and Chief Minister of Balochistan will be entrusted to PPP.
There is, however, no announcement on the Speaker of the National Assembly.
لائیو: چیئرمین پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی بلاول بھٹو زرداری، زرداری ہاوس اسلام آباد میں پریس کانفرنس کررہے ہیں۔ https://t.co/xAaBnKsUno
— Pakistan Peoples Party – PPP (@PPP_Org) February 20, 2024
پاکستان مسلم لیگ (ن) کی سیکرٹری اطلاعات مریم اورنگزیب کا اہم بیان
پاکستان مسلم لیگ (ن) کے صدر اور نامزد وزیراعظم شہباز شریف سے پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی کے چیئرمین بلاول بھٹو زرداری کی ملاقات
ملاقات سینیٹر اسحاق ڈار کی رہائش گاہ پر ہوئی pic.twitter.com/rv7e8V8GXB
— PMLN (@pmln_org) February 20, 2024
Bilawal Bhutto remarked that none of the political parties obtained a clear majority in the February 8 elections, leading them to unite in their quest for power.He underscored that the candidates supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) did not secure a simple majority to establish the government at the Centre. He also stressed the immediate necessity of addressing the nation’s crises together. “Every Pakistani is confronting challenges, and it is incumbent upon us to overcome these hardships with the resilience granted to us by Allah,” he commented.
When asked about the nomination of Ishaq Dar as Chairman Senate, Bilawal Bhutto stated that decisions have been made during the meetings but will be announced separately by each party.
“Looking back, we have swiftly announced coalitions and made decisions with consensus, much faster than in previous terms,” he added.
Asif Ali Zardari conveyed his commitment to the nation, stating that their struggle is for the people, Pakistan, and future generations. He addressed the resurgence of terrorism, particularly in KP and Balochistan, emphasizing the sacrifices made, and pledged that law enforcement agencies will combat terrorism. He also highlighted the need to address price hikes, revive the economy, provide education to youth, and ensure skilled individuals contribute to the country’s development while supporting families to overcome challenges.
Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking at the event, stated that both former ruling parties are well-positioned to form the government at the center. He expressed gratitude to President Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for their support, and also congratulated former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his assistance and collaboration.
The PML-N president expressed gratitude to other coalition partners, including MQM, IPP, and PML-Q, for their support in forming the government for the country.
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