Cracks start to appear in the opposition alliance
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ISLAMABAD - Cracks have started to appear in the opposition ranks as Pakistan Peoples Party has expressed their reservations to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz over its nominee, said sources.
The PPP has conveyed their reservations to the PML-N leadership.
Senator Sherry Rehman, when asked to confirm or reject the report, maintained that the PPP is yet to form consensus over the names proposed by the PML-N for the post. link link
"We have expressed our reservations to them," Senator Rehman said without naming the PML-N.
The PPP leader debunked the report that the party is giving a thought to withdraw its candidate for Speaker National Assembly in favour of the PTI.
"It's a joke to even consider it. We are certainly not doing it. We have a competent nominee. The lawmakers should accept it," she said.
Elections for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly will be held on August 15.
According to the schedule issued by NA Secretariat, the nomination papers for Speaker and Deputy Speaker can be submitted in the office of Secretary National Assembly by Tuesday noon.
Ayaz Sadiq said that candidates can withdraw their nomination papers before the elections.
PTI has nominated Asad Qaiser for the slot of the speaker while the joint opposition has fielded Syed Khurseed Shah for speakership.
