LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the significance of the upcoming general elections 2024, labeling them as the most crucial in Pakistan’s history. He said that PMLN would emerge victorious in the elections under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, eyeing a record fourth term as prime minister.
Highlighting achievements during the last Nawaz government, Shehbaz credited the restoration of peace in Karachi and ending loadshedding in the country. He also counted Nawaz’s efforts in addressing terrorism and the noteworthy development projects undertaken during that period across Pakistan.
Speaking at the parliamentary board meeting at the party’s Model Town headquarters, Shehbaz stressed the essential link between political stability and national development. He acknowledged the rejuvenation of the party following Nawaz’s return, responding to demands from senior leaders and grassroots supporters, particularly in light of the coalition government’s lackluster performance.
General Elections 2024: PML-N Interviews Candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The PML-N parliamentary board conducted interviews for party ticket aspirants from Peshawar, Kohat, and Dera Ismail Khan divisions to finalize candidates for the national and provincial assemblies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While interviews for Hazara and Malakand regions were completed earlier, no official candidate names have been released yet, amid internal lobbying and discussions regarding potential seat adjustments in the province.
The PML-N has yet to disclose ticket holders’ names from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as it was in talks with other political parties for electrical alliance and seat adjustment. According to reports, there was a deadlock as parties like JUI-F, PML-N, PPP, and ANP maneuver for optimal shares of national and provincial seats, particularly in the Peshawar valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
