PPP, PML-N to ‘collaborate for national stability’

The PML-N and the PPP have agreed on forming "a stable democratic" government to address economic, political, security, and terrorism challenges.

According to sources, this agreement was reached during a consultative meeting attended by the nominated candidates of the PML-N and the PPP in Islamabad.

Both sides presented their respective suggestions. After consultation, it was decided that another session would be held today, with the PML-N returning candidates from other provinces also participating. It was also decided that after consultation with other like-minded political parties, matters will be finalized.

In an unexpected political development, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif emerged as a leading contender to reclaim the reins of power. His former coalition comrades – the PPP, the MQM, the PML-Q, BAP, and the IPP – once again rallied behind him.

The development came as his party chief, Nawaz Sharif, took a strategic backseat, nominating Shehbaz for the prime ministerial position and his daughter Maryam for the role of Punjab chief minister.

A powerhouse gathering at PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat's Islamabad residence saw the heads of the political parties, declaring unequivocal support for Shehbaz and pledging to address the country's issues together.

While the undertones of the press conference suggested that PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari may be considered for the next presidency of the country. Earlier, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari advocated for Zardari as the next president for the nation's betterment.

The former foreign minister declared the party’s intent to abstain from holding government portfolios, although it appeared that this position would be limited to ministries and advisory roles.