Nawaz consults leaders on AJK govt formation

PML-N President Nawaz Sharif chaired a crucial party meeting in Lahore to strategize the formation of the government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The discussions also encompassed the broader political landscape of Pakistan, including the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and recent rulings by the Supreme Court.

Within AJK, the focus is on selecting a prime minister. PML-N leaders Shah Ghulam Qadir and Tariq Farooq have emerged as the frontrunners for the top office. Sources indicate that one of these two is likely to be nominated as the party's candidate. The meeting also addressed the upcoming polls for five women's reserved seats in the Legislative Assembly, with six candidates contesting these positions today.

The PML-N leadership has engaged in multiple rounds of consultations regarding the AJK government formation. The party is finalizing its strategy for the reserved seats elections, and the legislative assembly is scheduled to convene today. The meeting underscored the party's commitment to consolidating its position and governance in the region, while also keeping a close watch on national political developments.