LAHORE: The sixth meeting between the coordination committees of the PML-N and PPP, aimed at discussing ‘power sharing’ in Punjab, was postponed on Monday after PML-N raised concerns over the demands made by PPP in their last meeting.
Sources indicated that the PML-N showed reluctance in sharing power with the PPP, leading to the delay. According to insiders, PPP’s committee briefed its leadership on the progress of the negotiations with PML-N.
It was revealed that the PPP plans to approach the PML-N again to resume talks, and the committees from both parties are expected to meet after the outreach.
Additionally, the PPP had presented a list of law officers to the PML-N and proposed the formation of district-level committees to coordinate police tasks. The party also requested development funds for its winning candidates in Punjab.
PPP further demanded that each of its candidates who secured over 20,000 votes in the February 8 general elections be allocated Rs250 million in funds. Moreover, the party suggested releasing Rs100 million to women elected on reserved seats and appointing PPP representatives to Zakat, Baitul Mal, and market committees across Punjab.
