PPP not joining PM Shehbaz Sharif’s federal cabinet: Report

PPP not joining PM Shehbaz Sharif's federal cabinet/ANI

Nadia Nawaz | May 11, 2024 | 11:17 AM IST | India, Pakistan News, Politics | Follow on Google News

PPP not joining PM Shehbaz Sharif’s federal cabinet: Report

PPP not joining PM Shehbaz Sharif’s federal cabinet: Report

Key Highlights:

1. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) sources reveal the party’s decision not to join Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s federal cabinet before or after the budget presentation.
2. Reports of PPP being invited to join the coalition and offered ministries have surfaced, but sources state there was no discussion on cabinet participation during recent meetings.
3. While initial reports hinted at a power-sharing deal with PPP’s Bilawal Bhutto potentially returning as foreign minister, no official decision has been made by the party leadership.

According to sources cited by The Express Tribune, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has declined an offer to join Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s federal cabinet, both before and after the budget presentation in parliament. Despite reports of invitations and ministry offers, recent meetings between Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto did not include discussions on cabinet inclusion.

While some insiders hinted at a potential power-sharing deal with PPP, suggesting Bilawal Bhutto’s return as foreign minister, PPP leadership has not made any official decision on the matter. Speculations arose after a meeting earlier this month between the premier and Bilawal to finalize governor appointments, where discussions revolved around the country’s political situation, without delving into cabinet participation.

Despite interest from other ruling coalition parties, PPP leadership maintains its stance against joining the cabinet, with no concrete plans for a change in position. Reports suggesting otherwise are labeled as speculative, as no discussions regarding cabinet inclusion have taken place during recent meetings between the two sides.

source: Dawn

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