Pakistan Forms New Coalition Government Amid Economic and Political Challenges

The newly formed coalition government, led by the PML-N and PPP, faces skepticism over its stability and capacity to address Pakistan's economic crisis and political instability.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have formed a coalition government, securing a majority in parliament after no party won a clear majority in the recent elections.
The coalition, echoing a previous alliance, is expected to be weak and unstable, with the PPP not taking ministerial roles and supporting the prime minister on an issue-to-issue basis.
Pakistan faces significant economic challenges, including a sharp decline in real wages, soaring costs of essential items, and negotiations for an IMF loan extension requiring further austerity measures.
The new government's ability to implement reforms and address the economic crisis is questioned, amid concerns of public discontent and the need for unpopular decisions.
Political tensions rise as the PTI, led by incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan, claims its mandate was stolen due to election rigging, calling for countrywide protests.