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2024-02-08 India-Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif to be PM candidate if PML-N gains simple majority: Shehbaz
[GEO.TV] Ahead of the nationwide polls slated to be held tomorrow, Pakistain Moslem League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday that Nawaz Sharif
...served two three non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf, then by the courts...
would be the party's premiership candidate if the PML-N gained a simple majority in parliament.
[Insert definition of insanity here]
"If we fail to get a simple majority in parliament, the PML-N will decide on the premier’s candidate after consultations," the former prime minister said while speaking on Geo News’ special election transmission.

He also elaborated on his party’s plan if it managed to secure power after the general elections. "We have to make big decisions. We would need to go for another IMF [International Monetary Fund] programme."

He advocated the country’s privatisation scheme for loss-making national entities. Shehbaz also took credit for saving the country from facing default. The politico added that the nation will decide tomorrow regarding the political party for ruling the country.

Commenting on recent explosions, the PML-N president said that a few hours are left for the poll day and the kabooms were carried out to stop voters from taking part in the forthcoming electoral event.

He blamed the previous Pakistain Tehrik-e-Insaf
...a political party in Pakistan. PTI was founded by former Pakistani cricket captain and philanthropist Imran Khan. The party's slogan is Justice, Humanity and Self Esteem, each of which is open to widely divergent interpretations....
(PTI) government for making questionable decisions that boosted terrorism in the country.

PML-N candidates will contest on 212 NA constituencies across the country on February 8 — leaving the field open on 51 NA seats for rivals or allies.

PML-N supremo Nawaz will contest polls in NA-15 (Mansehra
...a city and an eponymous district in eastern Khyber-Pakthunwa, nestled snug up against Pak Kashmir, with Kohistan and Diamir to the north and Abbottabad to the south...
) and NA-130 (Lahore) constituencies.

Posted by Fred 2024-02-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ]  Top
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