ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf which has emerged as the single largest Party in the National Assembly is going to form the next government at the Centre.
According to Election Commission, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has so far secured 116 seats in the National Assembly followed by PML (N) 64, PPP 43, independents 14, Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal 12, MQM 06, Pakistan Muslim League 05 and 02 each by Balochistan National Party and the Grand Democratic Alliance.
And in Punjab, PML-N with 127 seats is at the top followed by PTI with 122 seats. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PTI with 67 seats is the leading party, while in Sindh Pakistan Peoples Party with 74 seats enjoys majority. In Balochistan, Balochistan Awami Party with 14 seats is at the top followed by MMA with 9 seats.
PTI starts making contacts for forming govt
As efforts to form next government at center and the provinces are gaining momentum, central leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Jahangir Tareen has contacted MQM.
Jahangir Tareen called convener of MQM Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on phone and discussed political situation with him. Both leaders agreed to hold a formal meeting soon.
PML-N is also contacting various political parties.
Senator Mushahidullah while speaking in a press talk in Karachi said his party is in contact with various political stakeholders for formation of government.
Meanwhile, Election Commission of Pakistan has directed all Returning Officers to provide Form 45 to desirous political candidates.
It said the candidate can obtain the copy of said from concerned Returning Officer.
The Commission has also cancelled the directives on the ban on transfers and postings of government employees.
According to ECP, the step had been taken in order to provide fairness and transparency in elections.
The powers of local bodies have also been restored. Development schemes approved after first of April can also be implemented now.
AFP