In another attempt to secure parliamentary backing, the federal government reached out to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ahead of the upcoming National Assembly session.
However, the PPP has once again refused to support the government in any legislative matters, deepening the political standoff between the coalition partners.
PPP refuses to back govt legislation
Sources privy to the matter said, the government requested the PPP’s cooperation in key legislative agendas but failed to win their support. The PPP leadership reportedly made it clear that it would not endorse any legislation sponsored by the ruling coalition.
Sources within the party said the PPP would participate symbolically in parliamentary proceedings but refrain from active legislative involvement.
“The PPP will not support the government in any legislation,” a source confirmed, adding that this stance reflects the party’s growing dissatisfaction with how the federal government has handled provincial coordination.
PPP sources also stated that if the political situation in Punjab worsens, the responsibility would rest solely on the Punjab government.
Meanwhile, a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) delegation led by Raja Pervez Ashraf has reached the Speaker’s Chamber to meet leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
The PPP has initiated contact with the PML-N for political consultations ahead of the upcoming National Assembly session.
Speaking to Samaa TV, Raja Pervez Ashraf confirmed that he was heading for talks with PML-N representatives to discuss the prevailing political situation and matters related to parliamentary coordination.
Zardari steps in to calm inter-provincial tensions
Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari personally intervened to ease mounting tensions between the Sindh and Punjab governments following a heated exchange over flood relief efforts. The dispute, which began with criticism over mismanagement, has evolved into a public war of words and even a debate challenge between top provincial leaders.
According to officials, President Zardari spoke with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi by phone to discuss the widening rift between the two provinces. He has also summoned the minister to Karachi for an urgent consultation on the matter.
Zardari stressed the need for dialogue and coordination at both federal and provincial levels, emphasizing that political differences should be resolved through communication rather than confrontation. The president is expected to review the issue in detail and suggest measures to defuse tensions.
Flood relief debate sparks political clash
The conflict stems from disagreements over flood relief operations after devastating floods displaced millions across Pakistan. Both the Sindh and Punjab governments have accused each other of poor management and lack of transparency in distributing aid and funds.
The public exchange has not only strained relations between the two provincial governments but also deepened mistrust within the broader ruling coalition, complicating legislative cooperation ahead of key parliamentary sessions.
