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There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan as top leaders of the PML-N and the PPP failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country’s political landscape.
As per PTI report, The fifth round of the meeting, held at the residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday, saw the participation of prominent leaders from both parties, who have pledged to work together in the interest of the cash-strapped country.
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) delegation comprised senior leaders Murad Ali Shah, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Nadeem Afzal Chan, and others, the Express Tribune newspaper reported
Pakistan Peoples Party chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said he foresees a ‘stalemate’ in the formation of a new government in Pakistan “if someone is not ready to change stance”, news agency PTI reported.
Speaking to reporters at the Supreme Court, the former Pakistan foreign minister said the PPP and him are adamant on their stance, highlighting that it will not be changed at any cost.
“If someone else wants to change their stance, there can be progress. If they are not ready to change it, I foresee a stalemate,” news agency PTI quoted Bilawal as saying.
The PPP chief said the stalemate would not benefit democracy or the parliamentary system.
“If I want to give the PML-N a vote, I will have to give it on my terms and not theirs,” Bilawal said.
