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Mayhem in Punjab Assembly as opposition parties and some on treasury benches try to discuss three separate proposals.
PML-N frames strategy to counter Opp push for provinces in session.
PML-Q demands separate province for South Punjab; PML-Zia submits resolution only for Bahawalpur.
Plan ignores Hazara province, relies on boundaries of divisions circa 1973.
They say Khosa is neither a cabinet member, nor can he preside over its meetings.
PML-N expected to endorse idea, as long as a Hazara province is on offer too.
The Sharifs, who portray themselves as torch-bearers of principled politics, have shown themselves otherwise.
Prime minister’s plan yet to be discussed by party’s manifesto committee.
PPP almost ready to announce its proposals for bifurcation: Khosa.
India’s Foreign Office rejects claims that it was soft on Mumbai attacks .