PML-N still undecided on strategy to oust PTI govt
Despite being a major opposition party, PML-N has failed yet to formulate a strategy to oust the PTI-led government.
ISLAMABAD: Despite being a major opposition party of the country, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has failed yet to formulate a strategy to oust Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led federal government.
The central executive committee (CEC) of PML-N was still undecided on whether to go for a no-confidence motion or choose the option of protests to oust the PTI government in the Centre.
It was learnt that a senior member of PML-N CEC demanded the return of Nawaz Sharif to the country to lead the anti-government movement then the lawmaker would tender their resignation from the National Assembly (NA).
On the other hand, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has continued its advancement to the next level of anti-government movement and seeking the support of all opposition and government parties to strengthen its political campaigning under a plan.
PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari had met the government’s ally Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) top leader Pervaiz Elahi and offered him the position of Punjab chief minister.
Moreover, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif was trying to convince another government’s ally Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) for converting it into an ally of PPP in Sindh. It may be noted here that Shehbaz Sharif will also hold an important meeting with MQM leaders today.
The opposition parties are seemingly making efforts to appease PML-Q and MQM-P to send the PTI government packing via a no-confidence motion.
However, it would be difficult for the opposition parties to gain the backing of the government allies who are already enjoying influential positions, said analysts.
PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz said in a statement, Keeping in mind the plight of the masses & government’s ineptitude & failure in every field, there is a consensus in the party that IK [Imran Khan-led] government has to go. Every day that it is allowed to stay will add to the misery of the people. Not a single member disagreed.”
Keeping in mind the plight of the masses & government’s ineptitude & failure in every field, there is a consensus in the party that IK government has to go. Every day that it is allowed to stay will add to the misery of the people. Not a single member disagreed.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 7, 2022
He added that the public money looted by Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari will not be pardoned at any cost. Fawad Chaudhry said that the whole nation was supporting Imran Khan and its will continue to support him.
آپ ایک تحریک چھوڑ دس لائیں لیکن مقصود پٹواری کے اکاؤنٹ میں چار ارب کب کہاں اور کیسے آئے میاں جی کو بتانا پڑے گا، زرداری بھی دوڑ لگا لیں اور میاں جی بھی کسی طور بھی پیسے معاف نہیں ہونے قوم کا پیسہ ہے قومی خزانے میں جائیگا۔۔ پوری قوم عمران خان کے ساتھ کھڑی ہے اور ساتھ رہے گی
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) February 7, 2022
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill said that Maryam Nawaz should tell the whole scenario to the public. He asked her to reveal the names of two persons who told the PML-N top leadership for being readied to resign if Nawaz Sharif agrees to lead the political party after returning to Pakistan.
He claimed that both of the leaders were silenced and their mics were muted. He added that the threats given by the opposition parties had always proved nothing else but a failure.
مریم صاحبہ پوری بات بھی بتایا کریں۔ان دو لوگوں کا بھی بتائیں جنہوں نے آج کی میٹنگ میں یہ کہا ہے کہ وہ استعفے دینے کو تیار ہیں لیکن شرط ہے کہ میاں صاحب خود پاکستان میں واپس آ کر پارٹی لیڈ کریں۔ ان کی اس بات پر ان دونوں کو چپ کروا دیا گیا۔ اور ان کا مائیک میوٹ کر دیا گیا
— Dr. Shahbaz GiLL (@SHABAZGIL) February 7, 2022
Analysts added that the upcoming political phase is the local government (LG) elections in Punjab and Pervaiz Elahi’s support would be crucial for any political party in the current scenario. In a recent development, a PML-N stalwart Farooq Amjad had joined PML-Q.
On the other hand, MQM-P gained a strong position in Sindh which is being ruled by PPP following the ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) regarding the provincial LG law. Analysts were of the view that MQM-P would choose to prioritise its political interests while remaining with the PTI government.
