Gilgit: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended an invitation to the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to establish the government in Gilgit-Baltistan. This invitation comes after the PPP emerged as the majority party in the recent elections held in the region.
According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured the PPP of full support from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) concerning the formation of the new government. He announced that the PML-N has chosen to occupy the opposition benches in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. Despite this, PML-N's elected members will cast their votes in favor of the PPP to facilitate government formation.
Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that this decision aligns with the principles of democratic traditions and values. He further highlighted that the PML-N has consistently maintained a respectful relationship with its allied parties, underscoring the importance of cooperation and mutual respect in political alliances.