New governor for Punjab


With elections around the corner, why Zardari would want to replace a true Jiyala with politician from a different party? With Jiyalas already in a bad mood due to Wattoo’s appointment, Khosa’s replacement may also not go well with party workers.

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What would be the motivation behind this? Alliance with pmlf? This could improve PPPs chances in souther Punjab.

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^^Alliance with PMLF is not possible i guess, Pir Pagara has asked Makhdoom AHmed to resign from PMLF.

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^ hmm then why has Zardari ditched his loyalist for him?

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pir pagara has influence in southern Punjab!? I thought the hurs were a Sindh thing.

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^ I think they have some sort of influence in south Punjab. Like shah Mehmood Qureshi also has some influence in sindh. Southern Punjab and sindh has had a lot of impact on each other. So much so seraiki is spoken in a large area of sindh as well.

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As if Zardari cares about Jyalas, why would he appoint Wattoo over dozens others? I have heard that he is appointing Gilani as head of Punjab though.

I think Zardari didn't like his party's performance in by elections so trying new tricks i guess. He has given up on other parts of Punjab so his WHOLE focus is on South Punjab now.

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And PML-F is saying that he has accepted the job in his personal capacity. While the Makhdoom has been foreced to resign from the Functional League, the Pagara has sent a clear signal to Zardari. Does the Makhdoom still hold any electoral alliance between the Functional League and PPP?

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So is he replacing Wattoo as PPP president in Punjab?

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^^ Probably not official yet but read some tweets about it.

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The Seraiki card hasent clicked as well. :(

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Interesting, according to Imran khan makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood has been made governor because of his rivalry to Jahangir tareen.

PPP, PML-N work together, do no want change: Imran | Pakistan | DAWN.COM

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