Islamabad ( The COW News Digital) In a significant political development, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reportedly agreed to take ministries in the federal government, with formal participation expected in July 2025. According to sources, the decision was made following consultations with powerful quarters who persuaded the party to join the government in the interest of national stability.
Sources told that the establishment conveyed a clear message: there will be no change in the current government, and for the sake of the country’s progress and continuity, the existing system must continue. The PPP was assured that political stability was essential, and the current setup would not be disrupted.
The move is seen as part of a broader consensus to keep major political forces aligned on one page. Key leadership from both the PPP and the ruling party have been brought together under a unified understanding, with further efforts underway to bring other political stakeholders into the fold.
According to insiders, negotiations regarding ministerial portfolios between the PPP and the ruling party are in advanced stages and are expected to conclude next month. Once finalized, the PPP will formally become part of the federal coalition government.
Additionally, backchannel talks have already begun between the PPP and the ruling party about the possibility of sharing power in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province. If successful, this would mark the PPP’s re-entry into Punjab’s political landscape after a long absence.
Political analysts view this alliance as an attempt to consolidate governance under a coordinated framework at both the federal and provincial levels, reducing friction and avoiding early elections. It also comes amid rising economic challenges, public discontent over inflation, and growing demands for reforms in governance.
The PPP’s entry into the cabinet is expected to stabilize the political environment, at least in the short term. However, critics argue that such behind-the-scenes power arrangements highlight the continued dominance of non-political forces in Pakistan’s democratic process.
With both parties now reportedly on the same page, Pakistan’s political future appears to be heading toward a managed consensus—at least for now.
