PML-N, PPP make back door contacts to ease political tesion

PakistanPML-N, PPP make back door contacts to ease political tesionBy Jahangir Khan-Aug 19, 2026Add ARY News on GoogleAAResizeISLAMABAD: Backchannel contacts have been made between the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), ARY News reported, citing sources. The PML-N, which holds power at the center and in Punjab, has sent a message of reconciliation to the PPP once again. The ruling party contacted the PPP after their relations grew tense following the general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Sources said that PML-N leaders are likely to hold a meeting with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari soon. It is also anticipated that the meeting will take place at the Parliament House. The meeting will discuss national and parliamentary affairs as the ruling government seeks to ease tensions with the PPP. A war of words had broken out after the AJK general elections, with the PPP leveling accusations of rigging and torture against the PML-N. .post__content p { word-wrap: break-word; } .post__content img.alignleft { float: left; margin-top: 6px; margin-right: 24px !important; margin-bottom: 12px !important; margin-left: 0; width: auto !important; } .post__content img.alignright { float: right; margin-top: 6px; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 12px !important; margin-left: 24px !important; width: auto !important; }