‘We made a mistake’
Islamabad
Senior PPP leader Khursheed Shah on Friday said his party’s decision to become an ally of the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s 16-month-long coalition government was a “mistake” and sought forgiveness for the move.
His comments come in the wake of withering criticism from the PPP concerning the circumstances and treatment of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif upon his return to the country, leading the PPP to express concerns about a lack of level-playing field as the country prepares for elections, expected to take place in January next year.
The PPP leader stated that the past should be left behind and emphasised the need for a specific election date.
When asked again if the PPP had erred by participating in the previous coalition government, Shah reiterated, “I say forgive us, we made a mistake. There, are you content? Now, provide the [election] date.”
He mentioned that the PPP’s support wasn’t directed at any specific government but rather aimed at upholding democracy and the parliament.
