"We respect the mandate of all parties and independent candidates," Nawaz stated, acknowledging the reality of the election results. I have asked him to meet Asif Ali Zardari, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui," Nawaz Sharif revealed, highlighting his proactive approach to kick-start the formation of a coalition government. In his address, Sharif expressed concern about the current state of the country, emphasising that it does not allow room for further crises. He announced that the first meeting to form a coalition government will be held tonight, with Shehbaz Sharif and other party members actively participating in the discussions. According to media reports, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that he cannot comment on Sharif's offer until the election results become clearer.

Source: The Express Tribune February 09, 2024 15:26 UTC