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IPP seeks two ministries in Punjab

The ruling PML-N is only willing to give one ministry to IPP

LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has demanded two ministries from the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) in Punjab. 

According to sources, the IPP wants ministries for MPAs Shoaib Siddiqui and Ghazanfar Abbas Chheena but the PML-N is reluctant to accommodate both the lawmakers in the provincial cabinet. 

The ruling PML-N is only willing to give one ministry to the IPP, sources added. 

The PML-N has hinted at giving one ministry and one chairman slot in any department or the office of parliamentary secretary to the IPP. 

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The final decision to give ministries to the IPP will be made soon, said the sources. 

IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan is on an official visit to a foreign country and a final decision will be made upon his arrival. 

It merits mention here that the IPP has currently six MPAs in the Punjab Assembly.

 

 

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