At least, such schemes did not save Mr Mukhtar and other well-connected PML (Q) men from defeat.

至少，这样的策略是很难让穆卡塔尔先生与其他出身名门的PM L - Q参选人获胜。

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On Monday, Mr Gilani is also due to meet the leader of another major opposition party, the PML-Q.

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PML-Q and its allies have a majority in all but one of the assemblies, his re-election ought to be assured.

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PML-Q are said to have asked Mr Sharif for election tickets.

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