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Shahbaz proposes formation of national govt for next 5 years sans PTI’s participation

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Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif Wednesday floated the idea of forming a national government in which PTI has no participation.

“The national government — sans PTI — should be formed for the next five years,” the PML-N president said during an interview with Geo News’ programme “Capital Talk”.

Mentioning that it was his personal idea of forming such a government, Shahbaz said that the new leadership that comes into power should work with all the dedication so as to set a benchmark.

“And then we can see what happens,” he told senior journalist and anchorperson Hamid Mir.

With the National Assembly session for voting on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan just weeks away, the government is trying to woo its allies for supporting it during the voting.

The Opposition is also attempting to cajole the PTI allies and seeking to break the government alliance in the lower house — by holding back-to-back meetings with them.

PM Imran Khan has said that he is ready for everything that the Opposition plans to throw his way — but he has also intensified meetings with allies ahead of the no-trust motion session.

Both — the government and the Opposition — are set to hold massive rallies in Islamabad before the crucial session — with the government’s gathering scheduled for March 27, while the Opposition’s “long march” will take place after March 25, once the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) session ends.

Numbers game

It is noteworthy that the three allies have 17 representatives in the National Assembly. If these parties join the Opposition, the PTI government’s strength will fall to 162 from 179, and the total number of MNAs in the unified opposition would rise to 179.

To pass the no-trust motion, the Opposition needed the backing of 172 MNAs. The NA currently has a total membership of 341 members, with one seat empty.

The illustration shows the breakdown of the representatives of the government and the Opposition in the National Assembly. — Illustration via Geo News
The illustration shows the breakdown of the representatives of the government and the Opposition in the National Assembly. — Illustration via Geo News

The ruling coalition now has 179 MNAs in favour, while the Opposition has 162 MNAs in the lower house of parliament. The Opposition required the backing of ten more MNAs to dislodge the Imran Khan government.

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Five IPP contracts are being terminated, according to PM Shehbaz.

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He stated that this was carried out with the owners of the IPPs’ mutual approval while presiding over today’s federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister notified the Cabinet that no interest will be paid; only the remaining sums owed to these IPPs will be settled.

He emphasized that breaking these contracts will benefit the national exchequer by around 411 billion rupees and save power users roughly sixty billion rupees.

Shehbaz Sharif claimed that it was the result of the government team’s tireless efforts working together. In this regard, he acknowledged the associated parties’ contributions and support as well. In particular, he brought up General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, who showed a personal interest in the entire situation.

The Prime Minister explained that the breakthrough marked the start of a path that will ultimately lead to the wealth and advancement of the populace.

Shehbaz Sharif also brought up the assistance given to power users in the summer by the Punjabi and Federal governments.

The prime minister expressed happiness that the economy is steadily approaching stability. He made note of the fact that remittances for the first quarter reached a record-breaking $8.8 billion. This indicates that Pakistan’s economy is progressing, he remarked.

The administration, according to Shehbaz Sharif, also took action to lower the inflation, which is currently only one digit. He said that this was the PML-N’s election manifesto pledge being fulfilled.

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Special Jirga for Peace in KP: Consultation of Parliamentary Leaders During the Jirga

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Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi departed for Peshawar to take part in the special jirga on the political and peace conditions in the province.

He was asked to participate in the jirga, which was called by the Provincial Assembly to discuss provincial matters, by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

Following discussions with the parliamentary leaders of all of the Provincial Assembly’s political parties, this Jirga has been called.

According to Ahmed Karim Kundi, a Pakistan People’s Party provincial assembly member, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s predicament worries all of the province’s major groups.

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The Interior Minister is scheduled to attend the Grand Jirga in Peshawar.

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To examine the political and security situation, Mohsin Naqvi, the federal minister of interior, will be present at the Grand Jirga in Peshawar.

Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur is hosting the Grand Jirga, which will take place at the Chief Minister House in Peshawar.

This jirga is intended to examine the province’s present political and security landscape and develop a collective action plan.

Discussing the issues that surfaced following the Pakhtun Jirga, which was organized by the outlawed Pashtoon Tahafuz Movement, is the purpose of the current Jirga.

Political party leaders, tribal elders, and members of the Provincial Assembly Khyber Pakthunkhwa will also be present at the Jirga.

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