Several political personalities from the merged areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have announced joining Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.
Former MNAs and MPAs from the KP’s merged areas announced joining the PML-N during a press conference in Islamabad in the presence of PML-N leaders including Amir Muqam and Murtaza Javed.
Former MNA Shahji Gul Afridi, former senator Taj Afridi, and former MPAs including Bilawal Afridi, Shafiq Afridi and Baseerat Bibi were among those who joined PML-N.
Former tehsil mayor Zubair Afridi, Shah Khalid and Syed Nawab were also among those who announced joining PML-N.
Tehreek-e-Islahat Pakistan chief Shahji Gul Afridi announced merging his party into PML-N.
PML-N leader Murtaza Javed Abbasi welcomed Shahji Gul Afridi, the founder of Tehreek-e-Islahat Pakistan, and his colleagues into the party fold.
“Mian Nawaz Sharif loves the country. PML-N thwarted attempts to destabilise the country. Nawaz Sharif and PML-N saved the country from disintegration. If Nawaz Sharif had committed corruption, he would have plea-bargained like others,” Shahji Gul Afridi said on the occasion.
Reporter: Awais Kiyani