<p>After nearly two weeks of tussle,&nbsp;the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) announced late Tuesday that a power-sharing arrangement had been reached. The elections held earlier this month failed to produce a decisive winner, forcing the dynastic parties to cobble together a coalition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PML-N and PPP agreed to put forward Shehbaz Sharif as the new prime minister while&nbsp;Asif Ali Zardari will take over as the president of the economically fragile country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Pakistan People's Party and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz have attained the numbers and we will form a government," said PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the son of Zardari and the late Benazir&nbsp;Bhutto, at a late-night press conference.</p>

<p>"We are hopeful that Shehbaz Sharif will soon become the prime minister of the country and the whole of Pakistan should pray that the government should be successful.”</p>

<p>Sharif, sitting beside Bhutto added there were significant challenges ahead and that the coalition needed to "take Pakistan out of these challenges".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bilawal added the details of the sharing of key constitutional offices between the PPP and PML-N will come at a later date.</p>

<p>Notably, the alliance talks had hit a snag after PPP reportedly demanded key&nbsp;constitutional positions of president, chairman senate, and speaker of the National Assembly for its support to PML-N.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Controversial election results</h2>

<p>Pakistan's national elections have been controversial with several serious accusations of widespread rigging to alter the results.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the independent candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan won the maximum number of seats in Parliament, PML-N and PPP managed to combine forces and keep the former PM out of power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To form a government, a party or coalition must have 133 seats out of 265 contested seats in the 266-member National Assembly.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/with-petitioner-absent-pakistan-top-court-postpones-hearing-on-case-seeking-to-annul-feb-8-election-results-691620">Pakistan top court postpones hearing on case seeking to annul Feb 8 election results</a></strong></p>

<p>Independent candidates, most of whom are&nbsp;backed by the PTI, won 93 National Assembly seats in the election.</p>

<p>The PML-N won 75 seats while the PPP came third with 54 seats. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has also agreed to support them with their 17 seats.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After nearly two weeks of tussle, the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) announced late Tuesday that a power-sharing arrangement had been reached.

After nearly two weeks of tussle, the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) announced late Tuesday that a power-sharing arrangement had been reached. The elections held earlier this month failed to produce a decisive winner, forcing the dynastic parties to cobble together a coalition. The PML-N and PPP agreed to put forward Shehbaz Sharif as the new prime minister while Asif Ali Zardari will take over as the president of the economically fragile country. "The Pakistan People's Party and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz have attained the numbers and we will form a government," said PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the son of Zardari and the late Benazir Bhutto, at a late-night press conference. "We are hopeful that Shehbaz Sharif will soon become the prime minister of the country and the whole of Pakistan should pray that the government should be successful.” Sharif, sitting beside Bhutto added there were significant challenges ahead and that the coalition needed to "take Pakistan out of these challenges". Bilawal added the details of the sharing of key constitutional offices between the PPP and PML-N will come at a later date. Notably, the alliance talks had hit a snag after PPP reportedly demanded key constitutional positions of president, chairman senate, and speaker of the National Assembly for its support to PML-N. Watch | Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran backed PTI join hands with Sunni Ittehad council × Controversial election results Pakistan's national elections have been controversial with several serious accusations of widespread rigging to alter the results. While the independent candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan won the maximum number of seats in Parliament, PML-N and PPP managed to combine forces and keep the former PM out of power. To form a government, a party or coalition must have 133 seats out of 265 contested seats in the 266-member National Assembly. Also read | Pakistan top court postpones hearing on case seeking to annul Feb 8 election results Independent candidates, most of whom are backed by the PTI, won 93 National Assembly seats in the election. The PML-N won 75 seats while the PPP came third with 54 seats. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has also agreed to support them with their 17 seats. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Elections: PML-N, PPP reach coalition deal; Shehbaz named PM, Zardari president

<p>Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14).&nbsp;</p>

<p>PPP agreed to ally with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) to form a government at the Centre with Shehbaz Sharif becoming prime minister - his second term. He was prime minister of the crisis-hit nation until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of elections nation being governed by interim PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar.&nbsp;At the time, Nawaz was in self-imposed exile in London and disqualified from holding public office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Pakistan, PML-N, PPP, Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q), Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) on Tuesday announced a six-parties' alliance to form a government, in a major blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which was claiming to form government.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Nawaz Sharif's role in new govt&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The pre-election speculations suggested that Nawaz Sharif would become the prime minister, but now PLM (N) says that the party supremo is the "reality". In a post on X, the party said, "He's here to stay. He will supervise Punjab and Federal matters. Mian sb is the King maker and will remain one."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maryam Nawaz, who is the daughter of former PM Nawaz Sharif said, "If it is being deduced that Nawaz Sharif is avoiding politics by not accepting the post of Prime Minister, then there is no truth in it. In the next 5 years, he will not only do vigorous politics, but will patronise his governments in the Federation and Punjab, God willing."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Latest in Pakistan Election</strong></h2>

<p>In the latest development, a PTI-backed independent candidate, Ejaz Swati, has joined the PPP. He won the PS-88 Malir seat from Karachi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PPP released a statement by Swati which underlined his dedication to the prosperity and development of his constituency through his membership in the party. "I believe that the PPP will actively work for the betterment of the constituency," he stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14).

Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14). PPP agreed to ally with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) to form a government at the Centre with Shehbaz Sharif becoming prime minister - his second term. He was prime minister of the crisis-hit nation until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of elections nation being governed by interim PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar. At the time, Nawaz was in self-imposed exile in London and disqualified from holding public office. In Pakistan, PML-N, PPP, Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q), Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) on Tuesday announced a six-parties' alliance to form a government, in a major blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which was claiming to form government. Nawaz Sharif's role in new govt The pre-election speculations suggested that Nawaz Sharif would become the prime minister, but now PLM (N) says that the party supremo is the "reality". In a post on X, the party said, "He's here to stay. He will supervise Punjab and Federal matters. Mian sb is the King maker and will remain one." Maryam Nawaz, who is the daughter of former PM Nawaz Sharif said, "If it is being deduced that Nawaz Sharif is avoiding politics by not accepting the post of Prime Minister, then there is no truth in it. In the next 5 years, he will not only do vigorous politics, but will patronise his governments in the Federation and Punjab, God willing." Latest in Pakistan Election In the latest development, a PTI-backed independent candidate, Ejaz Swati, has joined the PPP. He won the PS-88 Malir seat from Karachi. PPP released a statement by Swati which underlined his dedication to the prosperity and development of his constituency through his membership in the party. "I believe that the PPP will actively work for the betterment of the constituency," he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Election: PPP's Asif Ali Zardari likely to become president, says report

<p>The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has offered the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to choose the country’s next prime minister in exchange for occupying some of the key ministries in the government, sources told WION&nbsp;on Monday (Feb 12).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who will be the next PM?</strong></h2>

<p>The PML-N has offered the PPP the PM’s position and, in exchange, said that they would take some of the key ministries in the Pakistan government, but the so-called&nbsp;'key ministries'&nbsp;were not immediately known.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the PPP has instead reportedly offered them unconditional support and given them the option to stay out of the government and show support from outside.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-elections-2024-imran-khans-supporters-take-to-streets-after-controversial-poll-results-689256">&nbsp;Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran Khan’s supporters take to streets after controversial poll results</a></strong></p>

<p>On Sunday (Feb 11), members and leaders from Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N and PPP held a meeting in the city of Lahore to discuss how to form the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by Geo News citing sources said that the two parties discussed the possibility of appointing PMs from their parties for a three- and two-year term under a power-sharing formula.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>PPP meeting</strong></h2>

<p>The former President of Pakistan and PPP chief Asif Ali Zardari and the party’s chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari chaired a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting at Zardari House in the capital city of Islamabad, said the PPP&nbsp;in a statement&nbsp;on late Monday (Feb 12).&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that the CEC discussed general elections and the future of the country. The members also exchanged views on the country’s current political and economic situation, said the PPP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the meeting, the vice president of the party, Sherry Rehman told the press that the CEC meeting will continue tomorrow.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-elections-report-says-transparency-was-largely-maintained-at-polling-stations-689159">&nbsp;Pakistan elections: Report says transparency was largely maintained at polling stations</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Uncertainty over next government</strong></h2>

<p>In the aftermath of the February 8 elections in Pakistan and competing claims of victory by both jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N, the son of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has asserted his party’s role as a potential kingmaker.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the talks between PML-N and PPP have raised tensions among PTI supporters who took to the streets in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar&nbsp;on Saturday (Feb 10).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The election results revealed that Imran Khan-backed candidates, running as independents, secured the most seats but fell short of a majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has offered the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to choose the country’s next prime minister in exchange for occupying some of the key ministries in the government, sources told WION on Monday (Feb 12).

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has offered the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to choose the country’s next prime minister in exchange for occupying some of the key ministries in the government, sources told WION on Monday (Feb 12). Who will be the next PM? The PML-N has offered the PPP the PM’s position and, in exchange, said that they would take some of the key ministries in the Pakistan government, but the so-called 'key ministries' were not immediately known. Meanwhile, the PPP has instead reportedly offered them unconditional support and given them the option to stay out of the government and show support from outside. ALSO READ | Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran Khan’s supporters take to streets after controversial poll results On Sunday (Feb 11), members and leaders from Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N and PPP held a meeting in the city of Lahore to discuss how to form the government. A report by Geo News citing sources said that the two parties discussed the possibility of appointing PMs from their parties for a three- and two-year term under a power-sharing formula. PPP meeting The former President of Pakistan and PPP chief Asif Ali Zardari and the party’s chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari chaired a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting at Zardari House in the capital city of Islamabad, said the PPP in a statement on late Monday (Feb 12). It added that the CEC discussed general elections and the future of the country. The members also exchanged views on the country’s current political and economic situation, said the PPP. After the meeting, the vice president of the party, Sherry Rehman told the press that the CEC meeting will continue tomorrow. ALSO READ | Pakistan elections: Report says transparency was largely maintained at polling stations Uncertainty over next government In the aftermath of the February 8 elections in Pakistan and competing claims of victory by both jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N, the son of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has asserted his party’s role as a potential kingmaker. Meanwhile, the talks between PML-N and PPP have raised tensions among PTI supporters who took to the streets in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar on Saturday (Feb 10). The election results revealed that Imran Khan-backed candidates, running as independents, secured the most seats but fell short of a majority. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan elections: Who will be the next PM? PML-N asks PPP to decide, sources tell WION

<p>Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Tuesday that he will not run for prime minister, acknowledging that his party lacks the authority to form the government at the federal level. These remarks come as discussions over the future prime minister of Pakistan are still ongoing. He declared at a news conference in Islamabad. "I will not be putting myself forward for the candidacy of prime minister of Pakistan due to this."</p>

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<p>Rather than joining the federal government, the PPP has chosen to support the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee for prime minister. "The PPP has determined that neither taking on ministries in such a system nor being able to join the federal government ourselves are our goals. We also hope to avoid political anarchy inside the nation. We want to avoid having a national crisis that never ends," he declared.</p>

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<p>In order to establish political stability in Pakistan and help build the federal government, the PPP has now chosen to join forces with other political parties to form a committee. As the Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by former prime minister Imran Khan, announced their intention to work together to form the government in both Punjab and the Central region.</p>

<p>According to PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan, the former prime minister has instructed the party to establish a coalition with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over reserved seats, while dismissing the possibility of any discussions with the PML-N, PPP, and MQM-P. This information was reported by a news agency.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday, a Pakistani court denied over thirty petitions submitted by imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates contesting the "fake win" of prominent PML-N figures.</p>

<p>"The Supreme Court in another case categorically ruled that the extraordinary jurisdiction of the high court cannot be reduced to an ordinary jurisdiction of the high court as there will be disputed questions of facts which cannot be resolved," Lahore High Court Justice Ali Baqar Najafi stated during his hearing on the maintainability of the petitions.</p>

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Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Tuesday that he will not run for prime minister, acknowledging that his party lacks the authority to form the government at the federal level.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Tuesday that he will not run for prime minister, acknowledging that his party lacks the authority to form the government at the federal level. These remarks come as discussions over the future prime minister of Pakistan are still ongoing. He declared at a news conference in Islamabad. "I will not be putting myself forward for the candidacy of prime minister of Pakistan due to this." Also read: Pakistan election results: Independents win most seats in final tally Rather than joining the federal government, the PPP has chosen to support the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee for prime minister. "The PPP has determined that neither taking on ministries in such a system nor being able to join the federal government ourselves are our goals. We also hope to avoid political anarchy inside the nation. We want to avoid having a national crisis that never ends," he declared. Also read: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announces his candidacy for prime ministership, releases poll manifesto In order to establish political stability in Pakistan and help build the federal government, the PPP has now chosen to join forces with other political parties to form a committee. As the Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by former prime minister Imran Khan, announced their intention to work together to form the government in both Punjab and the Central region. According to PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan, the former prime minister has instructed the party to establish a coalition with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over reserved seats, while dismissing the possibility of any discussions with the PML-N, PPP, and MQM-P. This information was reported by a news agency. Watch: Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto reacts to rising terror threat from Afghanistan × On Tuesday, a Pakistani court denied over thirty petitions submitted by imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates contesting the "fake win" of prominent PML-N figures. "The Supreme Court in another case categorically ruled that the extraordinary jurisdiction of the high court cannot be reduced to an ordinary jurisdiction of the high court as there will be disputed questions of facts which cannot be resolved," Lahore High Court Justice Ali Baqar Najafi stated during his hearing on the maintainability of the petitions. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Senior leaders of the two ruling coalition parties in Pakistan— PML-N and PPP—are reportedly holding a meeting in Dubai to chalk out a political strategy on key issues, including the dissolution of the national assembly and setting the date for the upcoming general elections.</p>

<p>Express Tribune, quoting sources, reported that PML-N supremo and ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and party’s senior vice president Maryam Nawaz, PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari, and his son Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari are currently in the city for the talks.</p>

<p>While Nawaz landed in Dubai on Saturday, Zardari arrived on Sunday.</p>

<p>It was further reported that some other powerful leaders are expected to attend the Dubai huddle, but nothing has been confirmed so far.</p>

<p>The venue for the high-level meeting was carefully chosen to be Dubai in order to avoid media scrutiny, the newspaper reported quoting sources from the ruling coalition.</p>

<p>Speaking to the newspaper, a senior PPP leader ruled out the possibility of a coincidence of these political bigwigs being present in the city and added that a meeting was likely to take place between the leadership of both parties.</p>

<p>“Well, you can’t rule out anything; these are politicians and present in the same city so a meeting between them won’t be a surprise,” the PPP leader replied to a query.</p>

<h2><strong>Set the ball rolling</strong></h2>

<p>The PPP leader confirmed that talks would centre around the dissolution of the assembly, the formation of a caretaker set-up and setting the date for the upcoming general elections.</p>

<p>The present five-year term of the National Assembly is reaching its end, and the country is expected to go to polls by the end of this year.</p>

<p>Giving a timeline, the PPP leader further said the dissolution of assemblies might take place a week before the government’s tenure ends.</p>

<p>The party leader added that the ruling parties recently discussed this matter so that they could have more time for their election campaigns.</p>

<p>“You will hear about these things in July; possibly soon after Eid,” he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Nawaz to return to Pakistan?</strong></h2>

<p>Additionally, speculations are rife that Nawaz Sharif, brother of incumbent PM Shehbaz Sharif, might join politics again and participate in this year's general elections, news agency PTI reported.</p>

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<p>The murmur gained ground after Pakistan’s National Assembly on Sunday passed the bill to limit the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers to five years, freeing Nawaz to return from London to resume active politics.</p>

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<p>The 73-year-old was disqualified for life in 2017 by the Supreme Court and later convicted in corruption cases by the accountability courts.</p>

<p>Nawaz has been living in self-exile in the United Kingdom since November 2019. Before his departure to London on a four-wheel bail by the Lahore High Court on medical grounds, Sharif was serving a seven-year jail term in the Al-Azizia Mills corruption case.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Senior leaders of the two ruling coalition parties in Pakistan— PML-N and PPP—are reportedly holding a meeting in Dubai to chalk out a political strategy on key issues, including the dissolution of the national assembly and setting the date for the upcoming general elections.

Senior leaders of the two ruling coalition parties in Pakistan— PML-N and PPP—are reportedly holding a meeting in Dubai to chalk out a political strategy on key issues, including the dissolution of the national assembly and setting the date for the upcoming general elections. Express Tribune, quoting sources, reported that PML-N supremo and ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and party’s senior vice president Maryam Nawaz, PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari, and his son Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari are currently in the city for the talks. While Nawaz landed in Dubai on Saturday, Zardari arrived on Sunday. It was further reported that some other powerful leaders are expected to attend the Dubai huddle, but nothing has been confirmed so far. The venue for the high-level meeting was carefully chosen to be Dubai in order to avoid media scrutiny, the newspaper reported quoting sources from the ruling coalition. Speaking to the newspaper, a senior PPP leader ruled out the possibility of a coincidence of these political bigwigs being present in the city and added that a meeting was likely to take place between the leadership of both parties. “Well, you can’t rule out anything; these are politicians and present in the same city so a meeting between them won’t be a surprise,” the PPP leader replied to a query. Set the ball rolling The PPP leader confirmed that talks would centre around the dissolution of the assembly, the formation of a caretaker set-up and setting the date for the upcoming general elections. The present five-year term of the National Assembly is reaching its end, and the country is expected to go to polls by the end of this year. Giving a timeline, the PPP leader further said the dissolution of assemblies might take place a week before the government’s tenure ends. The party leader added that the ruling parties recently discussed this matter so that they could have more time for their election campaigns. “You will hear about these things in July; possibly soon after Eid,” he said. Nawaz to return to Pakistan? Additionally, speculations are rife that Nawaz Sharif, brother of incumbent PM Shehbaz Sharif, might join politics again and participate in this year's general elections, news agency PTI reported. Also read | Pakistan races against time with extreme tax measures to secure $1.1bn from IMF The murmur gained ground after Pakistan’s National Assembly on Sunday passed the bill to limit the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers to five years, freeing Nawaz to return from London to resume active politics. Also read | Pakistan court acquits former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in 37-year-old 'bribe' case The 73-year-old was disqualified for life in 2017 by the Supreme Court and later convicted in corruption cases by the accountability courts. Nawaz has been living in self-exile in the United Kingdom since November 2019. Before his departure to London on a four-wheel bail by the Lahore High Court on medical grounds, Sharif was serving a seven-year jail term in the Al-Azizia Mills corruption case. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">The former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, attacked the Pakistan People Party in yet another condescending move for the mismanagement in handling the Karachi floods and Sindh administration after the nation’s economic centre was destroyed by torrential rains. Khan further claimed that the ruling government failed to improve solid waste disposal and clean minor nullahs, and the city’s repeated flooding is a glimpse of the party's' ’14 years of mismanagement and corruption in Sindh. ’ Imran further said, "My govt had given Rs 35 billion to clean and reconstruct major nullahs, but the provincial government failed to perform its task of improving solid waste disposal and cleaning minor nullahs," ANI reported.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4">Due to the city’s drainage infrastructure and the Sindh government’s claims for rain emergency plans, several major roads and streets in Karachi were entirely submerged during the city’s record-breaking rains.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-warns-to-reveal-details-of-conspiracy-if-harassment-of-pti-workers-continues-494842">Imran Khan warns to reveal details of 'conspiracy' if harassment of PTI workers continues</a></strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">Additionally, as per many journalists and ministers, the PPP is to be blamed for Sindh’s deteriorating conditions. "The Shehbaz govt won`t say a word on Karachi as its survival depends on the support of PPP, MQM, and those running DHA---the `real state` within real estate," This doesn’t end here, Shehryar Afridi, head of PTI, claimed that the residents were questioning the 15-year rule because of the city’s recent floods. In conversation with Dawn, the leader said, "The imported federal govt is [a] silent observer of this chaos. They want this kind of democracy, where they rule forever without accountability."</p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">Imran Ismail, former governor of Sindh, also attributed the country’s flooding and power shortages to the PPM-MQM alliance. Ismail said both the parties are busy in blaming each other, while the citizens are waiting for assistance. He continued, noting that PTI employees were busy assisting people on highways. The former governor, on his twitter, posted videos of the neighbourhood covered in rainfall.</p>

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The former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, attacked the Pakistan People Party in yet another condescending move for the mismanagement in handling the Karachi floods and Sindh administration after the nation’s economic centre was destroyed by torrential rains.

The former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, attacked the Pakistan People Party in yet another condescending move for the mismanagement in handling the Karachi floods and Sindh administration after the nation’s economic centre was destroyed by torrential rains. Khan further claimed that the ruling government failed to improve solid waste disposal and clean minor nullahs, and the city’s repeated flooding is a glimpse of the party's' ’14 years of mismanagement and corruption in Sindh. ’ Imran further said, "My govt had given Rs 35 billion to clean and reconstruct major nullahs, but the provincial government failed to perform its task of improving solid waste disposal and cleaning minor nullahs," ANI reported. Due to the city’s drainage infrastructure and the Sindh government’s claims for rain emergency plans, several major roads and streets in Karachi were entirely submerged during the city’s record-breaking rains. Also read | Imran Khan warns to reveal details of 'conspiracy' if harassment of PTI workers continues Additionally, as per many journalists and ministers, the PPP is to be blamed for Sindh’s deteriorating conditions. "The Shehbaz govt won`t say a word on Karachi as its survival depends on the support of PPP, MQM, and those running DHA---the `real state` within real estate," This doesn’t end here, Shehryar Afridi, head of PTI, claimed that the residents were questioning the 15-year rule because of the city’s recent floods. In conversation with Dawn, the leader said, "The imported federal govt is [a] silent observer of this chaos. They want this kind of democracy, where they rule forever without accountability." Also read | Is Pakistani rupee so worthless that this cop in Karachi demanded goats and cow as bribe? Imran Ismail, former governor of Sindh, also attributed the country’s flooding and power shortages to the PPM-MQM alliance. Ismail said both the parties are busy in blaming each other, while the citizens are waiting for assistance. He continued, noting that PTI employees were busy assisting people on highways. The former governor, on his twitter, posted videos of the neighbourhood covered in rainfall. This is my karachi, ruined by PPP’s incapable leadership pic.twitter.com/dmc3Fs5EjS — Imran Ismail (@ImranIsmailPTI) July 11, 2022 × pic.twitter.com/KkmV5ZnEZy — Imran Ismail (@ImranIsmailPTI) July 11, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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