Nawaz Sharif wants majority govt

LAHORE, Feb 7 (SABAH): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday urged voters to give him a majority in the National Assembly to pull the country out of crises, while ruling out the possibility of forming a coalition government.

The three-time prime minister made these comments after casting his vote in the provincial capital along with his daughter and party’s chief organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

He was accompanied by Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party leader Awn Saqlain Chaudhry. Nawaz Sharif, who is contesting from NA-130, urged the masses to come out and vote as the country needs a one-party majority to bring stability. “We rendered sacrifices to witness the day where we are today. We have to end this culture of abuse and indecency.”

The PML-N leader, eyeing a record fourth term in the 2024 polls, hoped that the poll would bring prosperity to the country which is facing grave economic and security challenges.

When asked to comment on the formation of a government after the elections and what would be his priority, Nawaz said a party must get the majority to rule independently without dependence on others.

“For God’s sake! Don’t talk about a coalition government. One-party majority is crucial for the country.” Taking a jibe indirectly at his rival Imran Khan’s party, he said the country needs a healing touch.

He also highlighted the sacrifices of party leaders including Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shehbaz, saying they also spent time in jail.