PPP reverses stance, assures continued support for govt

Sources confirm discussions focused on PPP’s concerns and demands during ongoing negotiations with PML-N.


News Desk January 07, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Photo: File

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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reversed its decision to oppose the government at the federal and provincial levels, assuring continued cooperation with the ruling coalition, Express News reported on Tuesday.

According to sources, high-level talks took place between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PPP, with a key meeting held between PPP leadership and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

The meeting took place at the President House and was attended by PPP leaders Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto, as well as PML-N’s Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar.

Sources confirmed that the discussions focused on ongoing negotiations between the two parties, with PPP’s concerns and demands being addressed. One of the key topics was the Punjab power-sharing formula.

Dar assured the PPP leadership that their concerns would be addressed and acknowledged that the power-sharing arrangement in Punjab was a significant barrier to the success of the negotiations.

He further stated that the ruling coalition was ready to move forward together on all issues, indicating a willingness to address any remaining gaps in the discussions. Following Dar’s assurances, Bilawal indicated that PPP would continue its support for the government and maintain full cooperation.

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