Shehbaz Sharif The Next Expected Prime Minister Of Pakistan, The political landscape of Pakistan is set for a significant shift as a ‘coalition of the willing’ has announced its intention to form a government in the Centre. This coalition comprises six of the country’s main parties, excluding the PTI, and holds 152 general seats in the National Assembly. They are expected to comfortably cross the simple majority mark of 169 after the allocation of reserved seats.
Shehbaz Sharif, who has previously served as the Prime Minister, is the consensus candidate for the position again. Despite his initial reluctance and insistence on requesting his brother Nawaz to take up the role, it was revealed that he had received Nawaz’s blessing to become the leader of the house. This announcement was made via a tweet by Marriyum Aurangzeb, immediately after a late-night press conference.
The coalition also revealed that Maryam Nawaz would be their candidate for the position of Punjab Chief Minister. The PTI responded to these developments by tweeting a photo of the six-party leaders with the caption ‘Mandate thieves’.
Asif Ali Zardari, known for his political acumen, made the formal announcement of the coalition’s intention to form the government. He emphasized the need for reconciliation in the current political climate and invited the PTI to join the process. He expressed the coalition’s desire to move forward with a common economic and defense agenda to ensure the success of Pakistan.
Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that the coalition represented nearly a two-thirds majority in parliament and had come together to accept the split mandate. He also hinted at the possibility of Asif Zardari becoming the next President of Pakistan. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, who had earlier taunted Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s ambition of becoming the Prime Minister, stated that no interest could be greater than serving Pakistan at the moment.
The coalition’s announcement has sparked a sense of déjà vu among observers, as it appears to be a reformation of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) after their pre-election breakup. The coalition’s leaders, including Shehbaz, Asif Zardari, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Sadiq Sanjrani, and Aleem Khan, were seen together at a joint press conference at Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain’s residence in Islamabad.
The coalition’s decision to form a government is seen as a significant step towards political stability in Pakistan. They have expressed their commitment to taking Pakistan out of difficult times and have extended an invitation to the PTI to join their alliance to heal political wounds.
The coalition’s leaders have emphasized the need for a common economic and defense agenda and have expressed their willingness to work with all political forces for the success of Pakistan. They believe that reconciliation and cooperation are crucial in the current political climate and have invited all political forces, including the PTI, to join them in their efforts to move Pakistan forward.
The coalition’s announcement has been met with criticism from the PTI, who have labeled the coalition’s leaders as ‘mandate thieves’. Despite this, the coalition remains committed to its goal of forming a government and working towards the betterment of Pakistan. They believe that their combined strength and shared vision can help them overcome the challenges facing Pakistan and lead the country towards a prosperous future.
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