PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif (R), PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari responding to media queries at Zardari House in Islamabad on February 21, 2024. SCREENGRABAfter days of deliberation, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an understanding and decided to form a coalition government at the Centre. The breakthrough comes after intensive negotiations between PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and PML-N President and Prime Minister-designate Shehbaz Sharif. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Shehbaz Sharif and his entire team for their collaboration," stated Bilawal. On this occasion, Shehbaz Sharif expressed the rationale behind the decision to form a coalition government.

Source: The Express Tribune February 20, 2024 22:54 UTC