Lahore: PPP internal sources have revealed that the party wants to keep its independent identity and pressure the PML-N to fulfill its promises to take advantage of the sudden winds of change in the country at any time, but this does not mean that it is breaking the deal reached to form the current setup.
Sources say that the committees of both parties have recently met once again to address the PPP’s concerns regarding the fulfillment of the promises, the talks ended without any progress.
The next meeting is expected after the PPP CEC meeting, and it is not the first time that the committees from both sides are holding talks.
Before the talks, there was a round of meetings in Punjab, which ended in some embarrassment for the PPP because the PML-N government in Punjab did not give any importance to the PPP’s pressure to fulfill its demands and adopted a non-serious attitude.
The leadership of both the parties have met several times above the negotiating committees, but no progress has been made in efforts to fulfill the promises for the alliance.
PPP leader Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira, who hails from Punjab, said that the party’s entire rhetoric of wanting to carve out a place for itself in Punjab is just a means to ensure its independent identity.
There are some people in the party who advocate some share in the government, but the reality is that the PML-N will not give any political space to anyone. Secondly, even if it accepts the PPP’s demands, it will not be politically beneficial for them.
He said that the PPP should be in a position where it should take advantage of the decline of the PTI and should keep options open to take advantage of any opportunity in this regard.
He said that the first choice for the voters is the PML-N while the second option is the PPP. They will not let the PML-N’s B team remain and take advantage of this loss.
That is why it is important to express reservations when necessary. He said that some genuine grievances were also under discussion, one of which was the issue of canal construction, on which the PML-N was bitter and opposed it.
The PPP is fully aware of the limitations of the PMLN in its government, especially when it comes to matters related to or related to the establishment.
On a question about the PPP’s mockery of the government over internet restrictions, he said that internet blackouts are a classic case that helps in understanding their policy.
He said that the PML-N government has been blocking the internet intermittently since the beginning of the year, but despite this, the PPP has remained silent on it. However, when the PPP got a chance in the assembly, it gave a befitting reply to its allies. Regarding the weakening, he said that if the establishment supports us, the PPP can take its way any day of the week, but at this stage, the PML-N is not in their favor.
He said that the PPP has no desire to topple the PML-N government, but if a situation arises where another party has to take over the reins of the country, it will not back down.
He said that it is hoped that our government will be formed in 2028, but there is no plan to try our luck at the moment. If talking purely on public issues helps the PPP maintain its independent identity, then there is no harm or loss in it, the PPP is urging the government to solve the problems of the people.
This was like killing two birds with one stone, the PPP genuinely wants the PML-N to implement its 25-point document agreement. We will continue to assure them of the agreements, but it seems that the PML-N is deviating from the promises it has made.
He said that water distribution is an important issue. There is a formula for water distribution and no government can change it unilaterally.
If Punjab wants to build new canals, the matter should be brought to the Council of Common Interests. Regarding negotiations with PTI, he said that the PPP has also been in favor of resolving issues through negotiations and table talks. Despite suspicions, the government should take advantage of the opportunity and hold talks with PTI to bring political stability to the country.
