Categories: Pakistan

PDM formulates ‘Plan B’ to send CM Elahi packing

F.P. Report

LAHORE: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and its allies have finalised a “Plan B” to send Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi packing.

 

The ruling alliance, which claims to have thwarted PTI Chairman Imran Khan s strategy of dissolving the Punjab and KP assemblies on Dec 23, is now planning to approach some members of the Punjab Assembly to win their support against Mr Elahi.

 

Sources privy to the development said the strategy was discussed in detail at a recent meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. The PDM was of the view that Punjab s lawmakers, who were reportedly at odds with the provincial government, could play a key role in Mr Elahi’s defeat in a vote of confidence. Under the same plan, the leader of the opposition, Hamza Shahbaz, is likely to return on Jan 5, they added.

 

Meanwhile, senior PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday announced that they had the required numbers for the vote of confidence. He told the media at Zaman Park that the assemblies would dissolve at any cost because they had 187 members for a confidence vote against the required strength of 186.

The Frontier Post

Recent Posts

Imad denies rift with Babar, wants to win World Cup

LAHORE (Monitoring Desk): Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim on Saturday, once again brushed aside the claims…

26 mins ago

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan seals thrilling 5-4 victory over Malaysia

ISLAMABAD (Monitoring Desk): In a gripping showdown at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Pakistan secured…

28 mins ago

Arsenal power four points clear as Burnley sink towards relegation

LONDON (AFP): Arsenal defeated Bournemouth 3-0 to move four points clear at the top of…

28 mins ago

Pakistani youth win gold medals

KARACHI (Monitoring Desk): In a remarkable display of skill and determination, young athletes from Karachi…

28 mins ago

Govt has potential to raise revenues worth over Rs24tr annually

F.P. Report LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the country had…

55 mins ago

Kundi takes oath as new KP Governor

F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Newly appointed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi here Saturday night took…

55 mins ago

This website uses cookies.