Amid rising political uncertainty in Pakistan, the PTI party has chosen Omar Ayub Khan, a former minister, as their pick for prime minister. Asad Qaiser, a former speaker of the National Assembly, announced this decision. He said he’s contacting other parties like ANP and JUI to form a government together.
Qaiser criticized the 2024 election, calling it the worst ever in Pakistan’s history, and claimed that global observers don’t recognize its fairness. He hinted at plans for protests led by PTI founder Imran Khan.
This news came shortly after PML-N nominated Shehbaz Sharif for prime minister and Maryam Nawaz for Punjab chief minister. The final choice for PM candidate is expected after discussions with allied parties, and Nawaz Sharif has reportedly approved of both candidates.
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Independent candidates won the most seats in the provisional election results, followed by PML-N. The struggle to form alliances and coalition governments intensifies, primarily as PML-N seeks partnerships with PPP and others.
The PTI’s nomination of Omar Ayub Khan adds to the ongoing political drama in Pakistan. The situation remains tense and uncertain with parties vying for power and allegations of election irregularities. Each party aims to prove its legitimacy and influence in government formation, with protests looming as a potential response to perceived injustices.