In a bid to secure support for government formation at the federal and provincial levels, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) purportedly offered key positions to the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Following the February 8 elections, where no single party obtained a clear majority, discussions between PPP and PML-N leadership aimed at forging a unity government have intensified.
Sources reveal that PML-N proposed three significant constitutional roles to PPP to garner its backing in both the central and Punjab assemblies. These positions include the presidency, speakership of the National Assembly, and chairmanship of the Senate. Additionally, PML-N indicated willingness to grant the chief ministership of Balochistan to the Bilawal-led party.
Moreover, PML-N allegedly suggested the deputy chief ministership or a senior ministerial position in Punjab to further solidify the alliance.
Both parties have agreed to continue negotiations following deliberations in their respective Central Executive Committee (CEC) meetings.
Former Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized that PPP's decision to ally with a political entity for central government formation would be determined by the party's CEC, chaired by Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto.
