PML-N Leadership United Amid Growing Tensions
LAHORE – PML-N President and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has extended full support to Maryam Nawaz in her ongoing dispute with the People’s Party (PPP), according to party sources. The tensions have intensified following recent exchanges between PPP leaders and the Punjab government.
Sources revealed that during a recent meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised concerns about the growing rift between the two allied parties. He reportedly suggested that if Maryam Nawaz tones down her rhetoric, the PPP may also ease its criticism. However, Nawaz Sharif stood firmly by his daughter, stating that her remarks were justified and a direct response to unwarranted attacks from PPP.
“Maryam Nawaz has truly represented the voice of Punjab. Her stance is not offensive—it’s defensive,” Nawaz Sharif reportedly told the Prime Minister.
The situation escalated further after Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon held a fiery press conference on Sunday, criticizing Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Sources believe this was a reaction to Nawaz Sharif’s endorsement of his daughter’s position.
Punjab Government Defiant, Rejects Apology Demands
Meanwhile, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari made it clear that CM Maryam Nawaz will not issue any apology for her recent remarks, which had sparked backlash from PPP leaders. Reacting to PPP’s demand for a public apology, Bukhari said Maryam’s comments were in the interest of the province and reflected the sentiments of the people.
She also touched on the Cholistan water canal issue, stating that Punjab had already shown restraint despite opposition from Sindh. “PPP should focus on its own governance. Let PML-N do its job,” Bukhari asserted.
Bukhari dismissed comparisons and criticism from PPP, adding, “Why should Maryam Nawaz apologize for advocating for Punjabis? People praise development in Lahore. If PPP wants to compete, they should turn Karachi into Europe too. In Sindh, people wish they had a chief minister like Maryam.”
The political tension between the two allies appears far from over, with both sides doubling down on their positions.
