Maryam Nawaz Moves Against Uncle Shahbaz As PPP-PMLN Rift Deepens, Asim Munir Faces Rising Tensions

International News: Shahbaz Sharif's government in Pakistan is facing a crisis. A rift has erupted between his party, the PML-N, and Bilawat Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Sharif enjoys the support of the PPP. Over the past several days, the two parties have exchanged heated rhetoric over flood compensation and the Cholistan Canal Project.

The war of words over flood compensation intensifies

The PPP is in power in Pakistan's Sindh province, while the PML-N is in power in Punjab. A war of words that began over flood compensation escalated to the issue of water rights on the Indus River. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz even urged the PPP to keep its advice to itself. Meanwhile, PPP Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman warned coalition partner PML-N of difficulties in the Senate if they did not receive unequivocal support.

PPP leader threatens

According to a report in Pakistani newspaper Dawn, PPP Vice President Sherry Rehman said, "If you want to break the entire alliance, then I have already said in the National Assembly that do not take our coming to power lightly and do not think that you can do anything and we will remain silent. If you do not need us, then it is your choice, but let me remind you that we are the largest party in the Senate and without the clear support of the PPP, it will be very difficult for you."

PPP Suggestion Sparks Provincial Rift

"This issue is not between Sindh and Punjab, but between the federation and the people. The recent floods affected 6.5 million people," she said. Sherry Rehman criticized how the PPP's suggestion to provide assistance to flood victims through the Benazir Income Support Program was turned into a conflict between Sindh and Punjab. "How is this a matter of Sindh and Punjab? Aren't the rest of the people Pakistani? We are a federal party and we have voters in Punjab, so what do you mean?"

Will PPP sit in the opposition?

When asked about the PPP sitting in the opposition, Rehman said the decision on the issue would be made by the Central Executive Committee, as it was not a small decision and the party did not want to destabilize the government. Will the PPP no longer be part of any legislative process? In response, he said, "Coalition partners should not expect us to come and manage your homes and promote your businesses."