Senior PPP leader Khurshid Shah has admitted that his party’s decision to join the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s coalition government was a mistake. He has asked for forgiveness for this move, following the PPP’s criticism of the treatment of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif upon his return to the country. Shah expressed concerns about a lack of a level-playing field as the country prepares for upcoming elections. He emphasized the need for a specific election date and stated that the PPP’s support was aimed at upholding democracy and the parliament, not at supporting any specific government. Shah urged Nawaz Sharif to engage in a discussion with PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari to ensure the smooth conduct of elections. PML-N Senator Ishaq Dar responded to the PPP’s criticism by saying that the two parties had a good working relationship which would continue in the future.