Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 6:54 PM

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have agreed to jointly contest upcoming by-elections using a seat-adjustment formula. The decision came after a meeting between senior leaders of both parties to finalize their electoral strategy.

A PML-N delegation led by Federal Ministers Hanif Abbasi and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry visited former National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf's residence to hold negotiations. PPP leaders Raja Pervez Ashraf and Nayyar Bukhari represented their party during the discussions.

Following the meeting, Raja Pervez Ashraf told the media that both parties had reached an understanding. According to the agreement, in constitu...