JI Emir Liaqat Baloch says PTI had formed coalition with another party at federal level
- JI and PTI talk about formation of governments in both provinces, centre.
- “There is no reason to form an alliance only in KP,” says Liaqat Baloch.
- PTI says JI had no representation in the provincial assembly.
Jamat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of forging an alliance with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), whose independent candidates lead with the largest number of seats in the February 8 general elections, to form a government in the center.
JI Central Naib Amir Liaqat Baloch while talking to Geographic newsHe said his party decided not to join the PTI as it had formed a coalition with another party at the federal level.
“There is no reason for us to form an alliance with the PTI only in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” Baloch said, adding that the talks with the PTI were related to both the federal and provincial governments.
On the other hand, PTI leader Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif said it was useless to form an alliance with JI as the party did not have any representation in the provincial assembly.
speaking to Geographic newsSaif said the PTI had been holding talks with JI only at the provincial level. He added that his party was investigating the legal proceedings related to the formation of the government.
PTI leaders appear to be conflicted over their views on talks with other political parties to form a government in Islamabad as Khan ruled out any possibility of talks with other political parties, while party leader Ali Muhammad Khan is in favor of negotiations.
Highlighting the prospects of a possible working relationship with the parties, the politician said the PTI can talk to all parties to resolve the country's problems.
“We don't have any personal fight with these parties,” Ali said during an interview with Geographic news program “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath”.
The politician added that all parties have different policies. He said the parties competing against each other will eventually unite after the elections.
The former minister said that the PTI is willing to meet with other political forces “tomorrow morning” if the country's problems can be resolved.
The politician highlighted that the PTI is the “largest political party” in Pakistan.
It may be noted that the PTI has claimed to join hands with Majlis-e-Wahdat-Muslimeen (MWM) to form their governments at the Center and Punjab, following the leadership of its founder.
