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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached a formal agreement to form a new government following a controversial election. The coalition aims to address the country's economic crisis, with former Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif set to become prime minister for a second time and Asif Ali Zardari of the PPP as the coalition's candidate for president. The election, which failed to produce a conclusive result, saw the PMLN and PPP emerge as the largest bloc, paving the way for their coalition government despite allegations of rigging and protests from supporters of the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI party.
PML-N has proposed conditions for forming a government, suggesting that all coalition parties should be part of the cabinet for two tenures of 2.5 years. This comes after PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari hinted at a potential coalition government involving PML-N, PML-Q, and MQM. Meanwhile, Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaqat Ali Chatha resigned over alleged election rigging, admitting responsibility and apologizing for compelling subordinates to carry out the rigging.
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) initially rejected the idea of forming a coalition with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) after the February 8 elections, but later joined forces to create a six-party coalition government. The coalition, led by the PMLN and PPP, aims to form the next government in Pakistan with more than 150 seats. The PPP's decision not to join the cabinet is seen as an effort to give people hope in the democratic process and work on grassroots change, but some analysts question the party's motivations and its influence in policymaking.
Pakistan's PML-N and PPP have reached a deal to form a government after last week's disputed election, with PML-N's Nawaz Sharif planning to nominate his brother Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister. The two parties, previously in a coalition that ousted Imran Khan from power in 2022, have agreed to cooperate in the interests of political stability, despite having contested elections against each other. Imran Khan and his party continue to emphasize that they believe the elections were rigged against them and plan to challenge the results, while the authorities deny accusations of vote tampering.
Two major Pakistani political parties, PMLN and PPP, have announced a coalition government, leaving Imran Khan's party out of power despite winning the most votes. The PMLN's Shahbaz Sharif is set to be the candidate for prime minister, with support from the PPP. Imran Khan's party, PTI, which alleged election rigging, will not be part of the coalition and will join a smaller party instead. The coalition aims to work together despite past competition, and parliamentary proceedings are expected to take place within 21 days.
The 2024 elections in Pakistan have seen high-profile politicians from PML-N, PTI, and PPP vying for seats in the National Assembly. Notable wins include Maryam Nawaz and Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore, while former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif lost in Mansehra but won in Lahore. Other key players such as Asad Qaiser, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and Asif Ali Zardari also secured victories, while some prominent figures like Jahangir Khan Tareen and Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan faced defeats. The election results are still unfolding, with the formation of the government yet to be determined.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has held meetings with political leaders from the PTI and PPP parties in Pakistan to seek their support for the implementation of a $3 billion standby arrangement. The meetings come ahead of a review by the IMF executive board on July 12. The IMF is seeking assurances from political stakeholders for their support of the key objectives and policies under the new IMF-supported program. This move is seen as rare, as the IMF typically meets with stakeholders such as chambers, banks, and labor unions before any program. The meetings with political parties are seen as an indication that the IMF is counting on negotiating a fresh program with the incoming government after the national elections.