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IPP to ‘share list of constituencies’ with PML-N for seat adjustment today

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  • IPP to demand adjustment on 20 NA seats: sources. 
  • PML-N leadership has concerns over the seat adjustment.
  • IPP also desirous of adjustment in 44 PA constituencies.

LAHORE: Amid reports of a possible seat adjustment with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has prepared a list of constituencies of the national and Punjab Assembly where it wants to field its candidates, The News reported Monday. 

The Jahangir Tareen-led party’s committee, which consists of Ishaq Khakwani, Awn Chaudhry and Nauman Langrial, has prepared the list of candidates, which will be given to the PMLN’s committee on Monday (today), revealed sources. 

With less than two months left in countrywide polls, political parties are busy in electioneering ahead of the announcement of the election schedule, reportedly seeking electoral alliances and seat adjustments with different parties across the country.

Recently, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif, along with a delegation, met Tareen in which both the parties agreed to cooperate for seat adjustment in the upcoming elections and also formed committees.

According to different media reports, IPP will demand adjustment on 20 seats of the National Assembly from PML-N, out of which 19 constituencies belong to Punjab and one to Karachi. Similarly, the IPP was also desirous of seat adjustment with the PML-N in 44 constituencies of the Punjab Assembly.

However, sources in the IPP claimed that the figures reported by different TV channels were exaggerated and the party will ask for seat adjustment in about eight to 10 NA constituencies and 15 to 20 PA constituencies.

They said the main seats on which the IPP will demand seat adjustment from PML-N included the seats of Tareen, Aleem Khan, Langrial, Ishaq Khan Khakwani and other central leaders of the IPP.

Sources in the PML-N claimed the party leadership has concerns over the seat adjustment with IPP, adding that Ayaz Sadiq had defeated Aleem Khan in a nail-biting battle of votes in Lahore, hence, it raises the question of why would PML-N give this seat to the IPP leader in upcoming polls. 

Similarly, IPP leader Khakwani contested the general elections in 2018 on a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ticket from NA-163 (Vehari) but lost the seat to PML-N candidate Syed Sajid Mehdi.

When contacted, Gohar Aziz, the spokesperson for Aleem Khan, refused to confirm the number of constituencies mentioned in media reports. He said the list was prepared and will be shared with the media once both parties agree to it.

The scribe tried to contact the PML-N leadership, including its Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal, about the seat adjustment with the IPP but most of the PML-N leaders didn’t attend the calls.

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PTI suggests resuming talks with government over judicial commission issue.

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Barrister Gohar, Chairman of the PTI, has claimed that the party’s founder has suspended negotiations, emphasizing that the government should declare the commission within seven days.

He emphasized the PTI’s openness to rethink if the government makes headway and establishes the commission.

Barrister Gohar told the reporters, “Seven days were enough to announce the commission.” We are ready to reconsider, but the government must first announce the commission.”

He stated that the PTI approached the negotiations with an open mind. “The PTI founder has halted the negotiations. “The government had eight laws on their agenda, while we only had two demands,” he stated.

The PTI chairman went on to say that even after seven days, no progress had been made in forming the commission. He encouraged the government to reconsider the decision and proceed with the announcement.

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PTI will declare February 8 to be “Black Day,” sparking protests across the country.

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According to reports, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intends to hold rallies nationwide on Wednesday in support of its decision to declare February 8, the one-year anniversary of the general elections, a black day.

According to media sources, PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed all party lawmakers—including MPAs and MNAs—to plan and take part in demonstrations in their local communities on February 8 in order to draw attention to their complaints and issues.

In a recent meeting with legal advisors on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting emphasized the importance of party discipline and gave stern directives to abstain from any criticism of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the JUI-F.

It has also been suggested that the PTI engage opposition leaders in the demonstrations in order to win their support.

Party insiders revealed that the founder has urged leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilised efforts in preparation for February 8.

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In 13 cases involving the D-Chowk demonstration, Bushra Bibi granted temporary release until February 7.

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Bushra Bibi, the wife of the PTI chairman, was granted temporary release by the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in 13 counts pertaining to the November 26 D-Chowk protest. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra ordered the police to produce all pertinent documentation by February 7 and granted bail against surety bonds of Rs. 5,000 apiece.

Additionally, Bushra Bibi was given temporary release until February 7 in the Rangers’ accident case. During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Supra expressed disappointment over the behavior of the defense counsel on two occasions. Addressing the lawyers, he remarked, “You demand VIP protocol everywhere, but this is not possible. Prepare your files properly before coming to court.”

Three cases at the Secretariat Police Station, two each at the Margalla, Karachi Company, and Ramna Police Stations, and one each at the Tarnol, Kohsar, Aabpara, and Khanna Police Stations are among the numerous charges against Bushra Bibi.

In addition, the judge chastised the defense team for requesting that Bushra Bibi sign and thumbprint blank documents. He said, “The accused must sign and thumbprint the court orders, not blank sheets.”

Bushra Bibi also went to the Islamabad High Court to have her biometrics verified in relation to her appeal to be exonerated in the Toshakhana-II case. On Monday, Bushra Bibi and the PTI chairman submitted their acquittal petitions. After finishing the biometric procedure, she departed right away.

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