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As the OBL saga was unraveling, PPP was only interested in swearing in hated ‘Q’ members as ministers.

PML-N decides to invite only those legislators whose constituencies lack party presence.

Gilani reassigns cabinet portfolios to help address concerns of new political allies.

Pervai­z Elahi says a commis­sion to be set up soon for the creati­on of a provin­ce in South Punjab and Hazara.

Zardari has outwitted all; Chaudhrys, Sharifs and his ‘unpredictable’ allies — all in the name of ‘reconciliation’.

Different opposition parties vie for the slot of new opposition leader in Senate.

Notification issued regarding appointment of PML-Q ministers, advisors and special assistants to PM Gilani.

Three officials may be appointed into the government.

Significant issues have risen even before the new ministers walk into their office or assume other trappings of power.

A group of PML-Q Senators, opposed to the coalition with the PPP, chose to remain in the opposition.

New ministers unhappy with their portfolios.

According to some reports, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi will be made deputy prime minister.

PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi expected to supervise working of 10 cabinet ministers.

Party could have but didn’t retaliate in the Punjab over attack on PML-N House in Karachi.

Party to start talks with religious groups, nationalist parties.

Zardari offers some 'personal' guarantees to a top PML-Q leader opposed to the party's alliance with govt.

Allying itself with the PPP represents the PML-Q’s only hope for staying relevant.

Sources say PML-Q rejected the offer saying it did not want to be part of a failed govt.

JUI-F begins hectic effort­s to convin­ce the Chaudh­ry's not fall for the govern­ment's offer.

Party struggles to overcome internal dissent over alliance deal.

Leghari says that PPP taking the wrong approach by seeking help from the PML-Q.

Work towards forming a joint strategy with MQM, JUI-F to avert betrayal.

165 members pass resolution in favour of the move.

Tope leadership reach an agreement which is likely to be put in place over the next several days.

Seeks post of NA speaker; backs down from its previous demands for the posts of deputy PM and senior federal minister.

Chaudhry Shujaat, Pervaiz Elahi meet Awan, show flexibility on possible ways of inclusion in federal cabinet.

Party members discuss ways to persuade the JUI-F to join the federal govt's proposed national govt.

Leadership remains unchanged for now, Khosa puts forward son’s name for next election.

PPP has wasted three years and has driven the country into a difficult place, says PML-Q senator.

Ruling party woos PML-Q, MQM and JUI-F ahead of next year's Senate electi­on.

Considers strategy for AJK elections, coalition realignments.