Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has suggested that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is likely to join forces with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in its coalition government. His indication points to a potential collaboration between these two influential political entities, emphasizing how such an alliance could significantly benefit the national interest.
By bringing together the strengths and expertise of both parties, this cooperative effort aims to forge a more unified and progressive government.
While emphasizing that he was unable to provide a detailed roadmap or confirm the intricacies of any ongoing negotiations, the senior PML-N leader noted that his remarks were rooted in political experience rather than insider knowledge.
“I find myself in the dark about the nature of conversations occurring or their current status. I simply answered a question in line with my political reasoning,” he elaborated.
The PPP, which now holds esteemed constitutional roles such as the presidency and governorships, does not command any executive positions within the federal cabinet. Nevertheless, the party has displayed its support for the ruling coalition in recent months — most prominently by endorsing the PML-N-led budget and advocating for significant legislative measures in Parliament.
Ties between the two factions seemed to fortify after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif entrusted PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari with leading a delegation to Western capitals to challenge India’s narrative following a recent conflict between the two nuclear adversaries.
PPP leader and Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated recently that his party is currently abstaining from considering any engagement with the federal government.