Sharif Looking for Ministry of Defence

Sharif's party, the PML-N, has agreed to form a coalition with Pakistan's largest political the PPP lead by Bhutto's widower Zardari. However, Sharif's party is demanding to hold the Ministry of Defence. If it is given to this party then things will only get worse in that part of the world not better. The Hindu

Islamabad (PTI): Former premier Nawaz Sharif's PML-N has demanded some strategic ministries like defence in the new coalition government to be led by the Pakistan People's Party in the continuing backroom jostling over sharing of power.

The distribution of ministries and parliamentary committees was discussed by top leaders of the PPP and PML-N here yesterday though the final decision on the government is expected to be announced only on March 17, shortly before the first session of the new National Assembly.

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A PPP leader said the PML-N was demanding several strategic ministries. Sources also said the two parties were yet to decide about key ministries like interior, finance, foreign affairs and defence.

PML-N leader Ishaq Dar, who earlier served as finance minister during Sharif's second tenure as premier, is widely tipped for the same slot in the new government.

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