A meeting of senior leaders from the PML-N, the PPP, the Awami National Party (ANP) and the MMA discussed the political situation in the backdrop of the MMA’s announcement to boycott parliament and the provincial assemblies. Out of obligation, the opposition parties would probably field a joint opposition candidate to contest the election of prime minister and Punjab chief minister. The PPP wants the PML-N to act in cooperation to play the role of a formidable opposition against the PTI and its allies. Urging opposition parties to become part of the democratic process, he said the PPP would be part of the upcoming parliement. Recently, Hamza publically announced that the PML-N will form government in Punjab and it started consultations in this regard.

Source: The Express Tribune July 30, 2018 16:59 UTC