Sarwar rubbishes seat adjustment with PML-N in Senate polls.

LAHORE -- Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has rubbished the idea of seat adjustment with Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) in the upcoming Senate polls on March 3.

Talking to media persons at a local golf and social club here on Sunday, he said the PTI government did not need to strike a deal with PML-N in Senate polls, adding that all PTI Senate contestants will emerge victorious with the help of allies.

To a question, Punjab Governor said that there was no question of the establishment backing any political party in the Senate election, adding that former prime minister, PDM candidate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani had himself admitted that establishment was neutral. 'I urge all that the Armed forces of Pakistan should not be dragged into politics and the institutions should be strengthened,' he said.

'Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh will defeat Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the Senate election,' he responded to a query, adding that the opposition parties will not be able to run any anti-government campaign after the Senate election.

About PDM's anti-government drive, he said the opposition parties should not be under any misunderstanding on derailing government, adding that general elections will be held in...