The rift between coalition allies deepened on Wednesday as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) staged walkouts from both the National Assembly and Senate, insisting on an apology from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Despite attempts at reconciliation, the standoff intensified, with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) exploiting the chaos by breaking quorum and offering to back a no-confidence motion.