The talks between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to devise a power-sharing formula in a potential coalition government remained inconclusive amid the ongoing political stalemate, local media reported.
The fifth meeting between the Contact and Coordination Committees (CCCs) of the two parties, which took place on Monday, remained inconclusive and both decided to meet again tomorrow (Tuesday) to finalise the power-sharing formula.
The meeting, held at the residence of PML-N senior leader Senator Ishaq Dar in parliament lodges in Islamabad, saw the participation of prominent figures from both parties. The PML-N was represented by Ishaq Dar, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Azam Nazeer Tarar and Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, whereas those representing the PPP included former Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah, Saeed Ghani, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Nadeem Afzal Chan and Nawab Sanaullah Zehri.
Sources told local media outlet that the PPP delegation did not arrive for the second round of talks, scheduled to be held after a brief pause.
Currently, the PML-N and PPP are trying to stitch together a coalition government as no political party was able to gain a simple majority in the recently held general polls.
After assessing the circumstances, the PPP assured PML-N of its support in the government formation and election of the next prime minister on the condition that, in return, it will get key constitutional offices, including that of the president.
