Pakistan Peoples Party
Coverage of Pakistan Peoples Party in the Nexus archive.
- PML-N, PPP headed for one seat each in delayed AJK constituencies
PML-N and PPP candidates are set to secure one seat each in two delayed AJK constituencies. PPP's Bazil Ali Naqvi leads in LA-28 while PML-N's Noreen Arif holds a narrow lead in LA-27, with both constituencies marked by allegations of irregularities and fake votes.
- AJK elections: PPP again alleges rigging as polling under way in 2 Muzaffarabad constituencies
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) alleged rigging in two Muzaffarabad constituencies during Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, citing incidents of ballot stuffing, intimidation, and staff misconduct. Polling in LA-27 and LA-28 was delayed due to landslides and bad weather, while the PPP accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of electoral malpractices. PML-N's election coordinator denied the claims, attributing their early-phase victories to public trust.
- Naqvi urges 'all political parties' to settle issue of more provinces, says current 'system' has collapsed
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi urged political parties to resolve disputes over administrative units and provinces, stating the current system has collapsed. Conflicting demands for new provinces, including Karachi as a separate entity and South Punjab, highlight tensions between political parties.
- Mirpur heads to polls amid barbs, warnings
The Mirpur Division elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir face tensions as PML-N and PPP contest amid PPP allegations of code violations and Election Commission warnings against new schemes. MQM-P withdraws candidates in favor of PML-N, while 2,316 polling stations are set up for the vote.
- GB unveils Rs20.48bn first quarter budget
The Gilgit-Baltistan government presented a Rs20.478 billion interim budget for the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year and requested Rs258.95 billion from the federal government to address development and infrastructure needs, citing challenges like geographical conditions and limited resources.
- MQM-P warns of protest if Centre does not ensure implementation of 2022 agreement with PPP
MQM-P warns of potential protests if the federal government does not ensure implementation of its 2022 agreement with PPP on Sindh-related issues. The 18-point deal, signed before a coalition ousted Imran Khan, remains unfulfilled, with MQM-P leader Farooq Sattar urging the Centre to act under its constitutional role.
- Bilawal welcomes invitation to form PPP govt in GB, expresses gratitude to PM Shehbaz
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed PM Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan after the PPP won 11 of 24 seats in the GB Legislative Assembly. PM Shehbaz assured PML-N support for the PPP government, with PML-N members voting in favor and securing the governor and deputy speaker positions. Bilawal thanked the people of GB for their trust in the PPP.
- PPP leaders oppose Karachi handover to Centre, tinkering with 18th Amendment
PPP leaders oppose proposals to place Karachi under federal control or amend the 18th Constitutional Amendment, arguing such moves would undermine provincial rights and constitutional stability. They emphasized the importance of maintaining the 18th Amendment's provisions for provincial autonomy and criticized the federal government for failing to meet constitutional obligations regarding financial allocations.
- PPP poised to form govt in GB
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan after securing 11 out of 24 seats in the Legislative Assembly elections. The Election Commission ordered recounts in two constituencies and re-polling in some polling stations following allegations of irregularities. PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari declared victory, stating the party is the 'single largest party' in the region.
- Bilawal vows to ensure ownership rights, 18th Amendment protections for Gilgit-Baltistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari pledged to secure ownership rights and 18th Constitutional Amendment protections for Gilgit-Baltistan during a campaign rally ahead of June 7 elections. He highlighted legislation converting 28,000 square miles of government land into common land and urged voters to support PPP to maintain these rights.