ISLAMABAD:

Two former archrivals — the PML-N and the PPP — have announced they will contest the upcoming by-elections together. The parties will also reach out to other parties in the ruling coalition for broader coordination.

This announcement was made on Saturday after a high-level PML-N delegation comprising federal ministers Hanif Abbasi and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry met with a senior PPP delegation at the residence of PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf in Islamabad.

The meeting focused on strategy for by-elections to be held at various constituencies primarily due to de-seating of a number of PTI lawmakers in view of their conviction in May 9 rioting cases. Discussions included devising a joint plan for the by-elections, said sources.

Speaking to the media later, Ashraf said the PML-N will

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