Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday that his party had expressed unwavering support for the Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P).

Speaking to media in Karachi, flanked by MQM-P leader Dr Farooq Sattar, the former planning minister said: "A robust local government system is a priority for the PML-N in the country. When it comes to the country's future and addressing public concerns, there's no platform more effective than local government".

"The acceptance of constitutional amendments will go through the parliamentary process, according to Ahsan Iqbal. The constitutional amendments will grant constitutional protection to local governments, ensuring their continuity, regardless of provincial authorities," Iqbal said.

He stated, "The goal is to secure the existence of local governments under constitutional provisions, similar to national and provincial assemblies."

Iqbal made it clear that the discussions with the MQM-P had also revolved around the forthcoming general elections.

"Both parties commit to working together to make principled decisions for issue resolution. The PML-N and MQM-P will cooperate with each other in the elections," he said.

– Ahsan Iqbal upbeat about winning elections –

Few days back, PML-N senior leader Ahsan Iqbal expressed optimism that his party will win the upcoming elections.

Speaking exclusively on Samaa TV, the former planning minister said: “The PML-N can say this simply that it will develop the entire country the way it uplifted Lahore. We have built three mass transit projects”.

He recalled the tenure of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), saying, “The biggest of all the challenges faced by the PDM was to save the country from default.’’

Iqbal slammed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, saying, “What wonders the young leadership had done in Sindh. No single party had enjoyed a simple majority during the PDM’s tenure.”

He took a dig at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, asserting, “The country is witnessing stability as the PTI chairman is behind bars''.