Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Tuesday said it would extend unconditional support to the Pakistan People's Party government in the center but it would not become a part of the cabinet, the official Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.
Addressing a news conference here, PML-N central leader and newly elected member of National Assembly, Ch. Nisar Ali Khan said the cabinet members would have to take oath from the President under the amended constitution and PML-N was against this.
He said the PML-N parliamentarians would take oath in the National Assembly under the 1973 constitution and not under any "mutilated form" of the constitution.
The PML-N leader said the party had some concerns about a coalition between PPP and Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) in the center and these concerns had been conveyed to the top leadership of the PPP. However, the PML-N had decided not to create problems for PPP to form the government in the center if PPP wanted MQM support, he added.
"PML-N is enjoying massive support after Feb. 18 elections and would support PPP for six months in the center to solve all issues," Nisar Khan said, adding that the party would continue its support to the PPP, if needed, for the development of the country.
"We are going to support the PPP without demanding any ministry. The PML-N is only seeking a free judiciary in the country," he said.
Nisar announced that Mian Shahbaz Sharif would be the Punjab Chief Minister. Shahbaz Sharif is not a member of Punjab assembly but he is expected to seek a seat through a by-election.
About Asif Ali Zardari's reported statement to work with President Pervez Musharraf, he said that it could be a case of wrong interpretation. He said PML-N and PPP had same stand on the judiciary issue.
Nisar reiterated PML-N top leader Nawaz Sharif's demand for President Pervez Musharraf to resign and respect the verdict of the masses.
"The PML-N wants restoration of pre-Nov. 3 judiciary which will decide eligibility of Pervez Musharraf to stand in election to the office of president," he said, adding that the PML-N would accept whatever verdict was given by the restored judiciary.
Nisar said a joint meeting of parliamentary parties of PML-N, PPP and Awami National Party had been convened on Feb. 27 to demand immediate session of the National Assembly and smooth transfer of power.
The general elections of Pakistan were held on Feb. 18. Initial results show that PPP emerged as the largest party in National Assembly while PML-N was in the second position. The two parties have pledged to join hands to form a coalition government.
Source: Xinhua
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