PTI backed candidate Waseem Qadir joins PML-N. Waseem Qadir, an independent candidate supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced his decision to join the ranks of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
This move, captured in a video statement alongside key PML-N leaders including Maryam Nawaz, comes as a blow to PTI following Qadir’s victory in the NA-121 constituency in Lahore.
Qadir’s defection to PML-N occurs within a broader context of post-election political maneuvering, with both PML-N and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) actively courting independent candidates to bolster their parliamentary strength.
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PML-N, emerging as the second-largest party post-elections albeit without a clear majority, sees alliances and defections as pivotal in shaping the future political landscape.
The aftermath of the elections has left Pakistan’s political arena in a state of flux, with both PTI and PML-N laying claim to victory.
However, attention now turns to the intricate process of coalition-building and securing a majority in the National Assembly. This task is fraught with complexities, requiring delicate negotiations and alliances among competing factions.
Qadir’s decision underscores the fluid nature of Pakistani politics and poses a challenge to PTI’s efforts to maintain its coalition and advance its legislative agenda.
Against the backdrop of pressing economic and governance issues, the formation of a stable government assumes paramount importance, necessitating pragmatic alliances and compromises among political stakeholders.
As PTI backed candidate Waseem Qadir joins PML-N, watch the video:
PTI-backed candidate Waseem Qadir joins PML-N after NA-121 victory#GeoNews #Election2024 pic.twitter.com/PFFUGk0Gyz
— Geo English (@geonews_english) February 11, 2024
