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Nawaz chairs PML-N’s advisory session to discuss election-related activities in detail
LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday categorically ruled out the possibility of early elections.
Nawaz chaired an advisory session of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to discuss various issues, including election-related activities in detail.
The meeting was attended by the top leadership of the party, including Shehbaz Sharif, Saad Rafique, Pervaiz Rasheed, Maryam Nawaz, Rana Iqbal and others.
The meeting decided to organise a public gathering on November 20 in Abbottabad. The former PM directed leadership and workers to start preparations in this regard. Meeting also decided to hold series of election-related activities in different districts of Punjab from next month.
After Abbottabad, Nawaz is expected to address another rally in Sheikhupura. Moreover, the PML-N top leadership has given a green light to PML-N Multan President Bilal Butt to start making arrangements for a rally in Multan.
The meeting gave responsibilities to the presidents of party’s Sheikhupura and Multan chapters to make preparations for successful public rallies in their cities.
Other than this, party huddle also deliberated over issues such as constitutional amendments and delimitation issues.
Earlier, PML-N chief held a significant meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his Jati Umra residence in Lahore.
During the meeting, besides ruling out the possibility of early elections, they also decided to further accelerate their contacts with all political opponents.
On the other hand, Punjab CM also held a separate meeting with Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Both discussed matters of mutual interest and political situation of the country. They also excluded the likelihood of early elections. Shehbaz Sharif and Maulana Fazlur Rehman agreed to continue a positive role for the stability of democracy.
Speaking on the occasion, Punjab CM slammed those calling for early elections and said, “Those who cannot do anything productive in their own province are now demanding to conduct early elections. The country is well aware of their performance. Pakistan has been intentionally damaged by lies and baseless allegations. We all have to work together for the development of the country.”
Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan reiterated his call for early elections.
In multiple tweets, the PTI chief said that with economic disaster looming and a complete paralysis of governance, Pakistan needed elections to save and strengthen democracy.
“With economic disaster looming and a complete paralysis of governance, Pak needs early elections to save and strengthen democracy,” PTI chief tweeted.
