Exiled former premier Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that he was ready to work with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairwoman Benazir Bhutto against President General Pervez Musharraf. “We are ready to set aside our differences with the PPP, and work for the return of a democratic rule,” Sharif said via telephone from Saudi Arabia. Asked whether there was any possibility of a broad opposition coalition against Musharraf, he said, “It’s the need of the hour. This joint effort should be carried forward with sincerity and steadfastness. It should be focused on achieving the objectives and targets. There should be no room for flexibility and slackness.” Nawaz said, “It has been our stand throughout that we are against any extra-constitutional action and coup d’etats.” He said the opposition should focus on reinstating judges Musharraf had dismissed.