LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Deputy Amir Liaquat Baloch affirmed on Tuesday that the party has spoken with PTI over the formation of the government.
In this regard, Baloch spoke over the phone with Senator Azam Swati, Ali Amin Gandapur, and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar. After that, JI agreed to take coordinated action.
According to sources, the heads of the two parties will soon get together in Islamabad to discuss the specifics and possibilities for forming a government or playing the opposition role.
In an interview with Express News, Baloch stated, “We are in contact with PTI leaders, and if PTI needs JI to protect their independent candidates, we will welcome them.”
“As a political party, PTI has not yet presented their demands; we are open and do not have any.”
Recognizing the PTI-backed candidates’ winning streak, the Pakistan Peoples Party-Parliamentarian (PPPP) had earlier considered making an offer to allow the PTI to lead the formation of the national government.
The PTI-affiliated candidates won most of the National Assembly seats, and the proposal—which is currently awaiting approval—was considered.
Imran Khan, the founder and leader of the PTI, has, however, flatly rejected the idea of forming an alliance with the PPP, PML-N, or MQM-P.
