Pakistan Elections 2024: Bilawal Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif Keen On Sharing PM-Ship For 2 & 3 Years Each
According to the report, the party leaders, in their first meeting on Sunday, discussed the possibility of appointing a prime minister for half the term.
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As part of a plan to form a new alliance to run the federal government, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have deliberated on the possibility of appointing prime ministers from either party for three and two-year terms at the helm, Geo News reported on Monday.
According to the report, the party leaders, in their first meeting on Sunday, discussed the possibility of appointing a prime minister for half the term.
The same power-sharing formula was chalked out by the PML-N and the National Party (NP) in Balochistan in 2013, when the chief ministerial candidates from the two parties held office for half of the five-year term.
Bilawal's house meeting: PPP and PML-N leaders agree to work together for political stability
In the Sunday meeting held at the Bilawal House in Lahore, the two sides agreed in principle to cooperate for the country's political stability following the general election, Geo News reported.
The meeting was attended by PPP-Parliamentarian President Asif Ali Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari, and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif from the PML-N.
According to a joint statement issued after the huddle, the meeting was held in a cordial environment, with both sides expressing the commitment to put the nation's interests and well-being above everything.
The leaders of both parties engaged in substantive discussions regarding the prevailing political landscape and the imperative of collaborative efforts for the betterment of the country.
The PML-N delegation included Azam Nazir Tarar, Ayaz Sadiq, Ahsan Iqbal, Rana Tanvir, Khawaja Saad Rafique, Malik Ahmad Khan, Marriyum Aurangzeb, and Sheza Fatima, Geo News reported.
PPP and PML-N leaders shared vision for Pakistan
According to the joint statement, among the key takeaways from the discussion were the assessment of Pakistan's overall situation, deliberations on future political strategies, and the exchange of recommendations aimed at promoting stability and progress across the board.
Geo News reported that both parties affirmed their dedication to steering Pakistan away from political instability and towards a path of prosperity and resilience.
The statement added that the majority of the country had given a mandate to the two parties, and they would not disappoint them.The leaders of the two parties further underscored their unwavering commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of people and ensuring their voices were heard and heeded.
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Meanwhile, the workers and supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched nationwide protests over the alleged "rigging in the general elections" on February 8.
PTI members demonstrated against what they claimed to be election tampering in Peshawar, blocking the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway.
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