ISLAMABAD: Meeting of opposition parties has concluded without reaching any consensus on coming up with a joint candidate for prime minister election for the second time.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM) did not participate in the meeting as it is backing the ruling party.
The meeting was summoned as an attempt to unite the opposition parties and agree upon a joint candidate for the prime minister.
The election for the new prime minister will take place later during the day.
However, another opposition parties’ meeting is due to be conducted by the opposition parties 2.45pm for the same purpose.