US EditionPML-N, PPP to Jointly Contest Upcoming by-Polls
PML-N and PPP agreed on a seat adjustment formula to avoid contesting against each other in by-elections caused by disqualification of 12 PTI lawmakers, aiming to consolidate political space.
- The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party announced they will jointly contest the upcoming by-elections after 12 PTI lawmakers were disqualified by the Election Commission of Pakistan due to their convictions related to the May 9 riots.
- The by-elections will occur in various constituencies, with polling scheduled for September 18 and October 5, as reported by the ECP.
- PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi stated, "Both parties made the decision in the country’s best interest," highlighting their alliance aims to minimize vote splitting.
- PPP leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf explained their seat-adjustment formula, ensuring support for the runner-up candidates from the previous elections, promoting political unity.
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PPP, PML-N seal alliance to jointly contest by-polls after PTI’s MPs disqualifications
Railways Minister says both parties agree on seat-adjustment formula based on runner-up positions in previous elections PPP eyes six key constituencies in Punjab, leaders stress unity Raja Parvez Ashraf emphasizes ‘understanding was reached after consultations between the top leadership of both parties’ ISLAMABAD:In a significant political development, the Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday anno…
Pakistan: PML-N, PPP to contest jointly for upcoming by-elections - The Tribune
Following the disqualification of 12 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers from Pakistan's National Assembly and from the Assembly of Punjab province, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday announced that they will jointly contest the upcoming by-elections, agreeing not to run candidates against each other in any constituency, The Express Tribune reported.
PML-N, PPP to jointly contest upcoming by-polls
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday announced that they would contest the upcoming by-elections under a joint strategy, agreeing not to field candidates against each other. The announcement came after a meeting held at the residence of PPP senior leader and former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf. The PML-N delegation included Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, while the PPP…
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