*The number of dissident parliamentarians in the Punjab Assembly hascomplicated matters for the joint opposition as the chief minister electionbetween PML-N’s candidate Hamza Shehbaz and ruling alliance’s candidatePervaiz Elahi draws near. *
The numbers for the coveted election are becoming a hassle for theopposition, led by Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N).
According to numbers, PML-N has 165 members in the provincial assembly.They enjoy the support of five Pakistan People’s Party lawmakers and fiveindependent parliamentarians respectively, which makes it 177 votes.
The joint opposition needs a total of 186 votes for victory.
Earlier, the speaker was given the option to not allow the dissidentparliamentarians to votelinkinthe election.
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The coveted seat fell vacant when Prime Minister Imran Khan decided toreplace Usman Buzdar from the coveted position.
The development came after the joint opposition had submitted ano-confidence resolution against Prime Minister Khan in the NationalAssembly.
The ruling party PTI and the PML-Q have nominated Chaudhry Parvez Elahi forthe chief minister slot. he is going up against PML-N Vice President HamzaShahbaz.
