ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Saturday changed its tone on striking an alliance with the like-minded parties to form coalition governments in center and provinces, saying that such a coalition could be beneficial for all parties.
PPP’s veteran leader Syed Khurshid Shah told media in Hyderabad that having a ‘limited number’ of political parties in the coalition government would be beneficial for decision-making and policy implementation.
In an interview, Khurshid Shah expressed his belief that a coalition formed by two major parties collaborating in decision-making processes would yield optimal results for the government.
Drawing a comparison, Shah cautioned against the potential challenges that may arise with a coalition consisting of six or more parties, pointing out that such a scenario could result in a situation reminiscent of the complexities faced by the previous government, specifically referring to the difficulties associated with the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).
Highlighting his stance, Shah made it clear that he does not advocate for aligning with political entities similar to the previous PDM government.
Earlier in the day, the former President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto reached Lahore for a ‘crucial post-election meeting’. The PPP leaders are expected to hold a meeting with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif during their visit to Lahore for an emergency meeting with party leaders to consult on challenging the election results in NA-127.
The PPP leadership is also expected to adopt a stance on their reservations regarding election results in the Punjab region. Furthermore, there is a potential chance of a post-election meeting between the leadership of PPP and PML-N in Punjab.
Meanwhile, PPP leader Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the PPP has swept Sindh in the election and will also play key role in formation of government in Punjab.
Former Sindh minister said that no party could form government in centre without the PPP.
PPP leader said, “We are not considering the PTI-supported winning candidates as independents,” he said. “We will talk with them in group,” he said. He said the independent winners apart of the PTI are our first priority.
He claimed that the PPP will form government in Sindh and Balochistan.
“Balochistan’s chief minister would be from Pakistan People’s Party,” he said.
“We don’t require anyone for formation of government in Sindh but we respect the mandate of other parties. We will hold talks with other parties for making government despite our majority,” he cioncluded.
