Nawaz Sharif has publicly backed his daughter and Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, amid a growing row with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) over governance and administrative decisions in Punjab. Nawaz Sharif backs Maryam Nawaz’s stance reflects both political solidarity and a firm message to coalition partners about the PML-N’s leadership control in the province.
Nawaz Sharif Backs Maryam Nawaz During PPP Tensions
Speaking to senior party members in Lahore, Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed that Maryam Nawaz had the party’s full confidence. He said she was fulfilling her duties with dedication and had the right to defend her administration against “unfair and politically motivated” criticism from the PPP. According to sources, the PML-N leadership sees the PPP’s remarks as an attempt to undermine Punjab’s development policies.
Nawaz Sharif backs Maryam Nawaz’s statement, following Maryam’s own comments earlier this week, when she demanded apologies from critics of Punjab’s governance, particularly those questioning the allocation of resources and administrative decisions. Her stance drew a sharp response from PPP representatives, who accused the PML-N of monopolizing development funds and ignoring coalition coordination.
Key details:
- Nawaz Sharif expressed “complete confidence” in Maryam Nawaz’s leadership in Punjab.
- The PPP criticized Punjab’s policies, alleging an imbalance in resource distribution.
- Maryam Nawaz demanded public apologies from political figures targeting her government.
- The disagreement has strained PML-N and PPP relations within the coalition setup.
- Senior PML-N members believe the conflict is temporary and can be resolved through dialogue.
As Nawaz Sharif backs Maryam Nawaz, this move signals that the PML-N will not compromise on its internal leadership unity, even under coalition pressure. Political analysts believe Nawaz’s intervention aims to restore confidence within the party ranks and assert Maryam’s growing influence as a key decision-maker in Punjab.
As the situation unfolds, coalition observers say that Nawaz’s endorsement may ease internal tensions, but differences over policy and power-sharing between the PPP and PML-N are likely to persist.
