PML-N and PPP Discuss Possibility of Power-Sharing Formula

The inside story of the meeting revealed that the PML-N officially proposed a coalition government to the PPP

PML-N and PPP Discuss Possibility of Power-Sharing Formula. In a significant development following the February 8 elections, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have explored the prospect of adopting a power-sharing formula, deliberating on the appointment of prime ministers from their parties for half of a five-year term.

The idea of appointing a prime minister for half the term was discussed during their initial meeting on Sunday, aimed at forming a coalition government in the Centre and provinces, sources familiar with the matter revealed.

This power-sharing arrangement mirrors the approach taken by PML-N and National Party (NP) in Balochistan back in 2013, where two chief ministers from the respective parties held office for half of the five-year term.

The meeting, which took place at Bilawal House in Lahore, saw the presence of key figures from both parties, including PPP-Parliamentarian President Asif Ali Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif from the PML-N.

A joint statement issued after the huddle highlighted the commitment of both parties to prioritize the nation’s interests and well-being above everything else. The leaders engaged in substantive discussions on various political strategies and the imperative of collaborative efforts for the betterment of the country.

The inside story of the meeting revealed that the PML-N officially proposed a coalition government to the PPP, and discussions also included the possibility of appointing prime ministers from each party for half of the five-year term.

Furthermore, both parties have agreed in principle to form coalition governments in the Centre, Punjab, and Balochistan, with discussions revolving around devising a five-year roadmap in alignment with the Charter of Democracy signed between the two parties in 2006.

The meeting between PML-N and PPP came on the heels of a similar discussion between PML-N and MQM-Pakistan, where both parties agreed on political cooperation for the formation of future governments. Despite some conflicting reports, the discussions signal a step towards political stability and collaboration in Pakistan’s evolving political landscape.