Overview
- The PPP chairman met the JUI-F chief on Monday at Fazlur Rehman’s residence in Islamabad, with aides from both parties in attendance.
- Both sides discussed parliamentary coordination, forthcoming legislation and the role of opposition parties, and they agreed to keep channels open for continued dialogue.
- Fazlur Rehman said there was no discussion of any constitutional amendment and stated he is not seeking the opposition leader slot.
- The meeting followed reports that ten PTI‑elected legislators joined the PPP in AJK, reshaping the 53‑member assembly and improving PPP’s prospects of forming the government there.
- JUI‑F separately announced a long march in Islamabad and nationwide protests over inflation, unemployment and IMF‑linked policies.