Nawaz seeks to ease tensions with PPP, says political differences should not become hostility
He urged the federal government to boost roads, hospitals and jobs in AJK while calling for cooperation with the PPP and a review of election losses.
- On Saturday, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif urged political rivals to avoid hostility during a Murree convention, seeking to ease rising tensions with coalition partner PPP.
- Elections in AJK have occurred in three phases amid regional unrest, and the PPP has termed the polls 'rigged and violent,' expressing concern over the AJK Election Commission's role.
- Nawaz promised to extend Punjab's development model to AJK, declaring, 'I will absolutely direct Shehbaz sahib to launch these schemes in this region, and besides that, provide funding.'
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif dismissed the PPP's rigging claims, stating the party should 'consider the logic' of such accusations, while Nawaz noted complaints from PPP have been 'upsetting.'
- Elections in 23 postponed polling stations were recently held, while the Legislative Assembly awaits completion of polling in remaining districts to be fully constituted.
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Political differences should never run into animosity, says Nawaz Sharif amid acrimony with PPP
Nawaz Sharif called for a cessation of political hostility among parties, responding to grievances from the PPP regarding the recent elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The PPP accused the elections of being marred by rigging and violence following the announcement of results. India perceives these elections as a maneuver to mask ongoing human rights abuses, with protests erupting over contentious seats and perceived interference from establ…
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Nawaz says political rivalry should not turn into 'enmity'
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Political rivals should not let differences turn into animosity, says Nawaz
PML-N supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday that while political differences between opponents were common during elections, they should never turn into animosity, apparently referring to the deepening differences between the ruling party and its coalition partner, the PPP, at the Centre. Elections are being held across AJK in three phases amid tensions between protesters and the authorities that have been ongoing for o…
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