Islamabad, In a significant show of solidarity, leaders from Pakistan’s major political parties have vowed to set aside their differences and work together for the nation’s greater good, particularly focusing on the pressing economic challenges facing the country. This unified stance was presented at a news conference in Islamabad, with President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Shehbaz Sharif, leading the call for concerted efforts to navigate the country out of its economic predicament.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the conference saw participation from key political figures, including PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari, PML (Q) Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, and Convener MQM Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. The leaders emphasized the urgent need for a collaborative approach to address the deteriorating economic conditions, highlighting foreign debt reduction and inflation control as critical areas of focus.
Shehbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude towards the coalition parties for their support in forming the government and extended an invitation to PTI-backed winning candidates to join their efforts if they believed they had the requisite numbers. Furthermore, he confirmed Maryam Nawaz as the candidate for the office of Punjab Chief Minister.
Asif Ali Zardari advocated for reconciliation and the pursuit of common ground among political factions to ensure smooth governance. Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui echoed the sentiment, prioritizing national interests and pledging MQM’s support for the PML-N in government formation. Similarly, Former Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party Chairman Abdul Aleem Khan voiced their backing for the PML-N, citing confidence in its leadership to make decisions beneficial for Pakistan.
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain underscored the importance of prioritizing the economic agenda by the forthcoming government, signaling a collective resolve among Pakistan’s political leadership to overcome the economic challenges through unity and cooperation.