Seven Fata MNAs support PPP

Published February 28, 2008

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: Seven newly-elected MNAs from Fata have pledged to support Pakistan People’s Party.

The MNAs called on PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari here at the Parliament Lodge on Wednesday and expressed their willingness to support the policies of the PPP.

The MNAs are: Nur-ul-Haq Qadri and Hamidullah Khan Afridi (Khyber Agency), Munir Aurakzai and Jawad Hussain (Aurakzai Agency) Malik Bilal Rahman (Mohmand Agency), Shaukatullah Khan (Bajaur) and Zafar Beg Bhittani from the Frontier Region.

Mr Zardari thanked them for their support and said the party would give top priority to peace and security in the tribal areas.—APP

Opinion

Editorial

Weathering the storm
Updated 29 Apr, 2024

Weathering the storm

Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Afghan repatriation
29 Apr, 2024

Afghan repatriation

COMPARED to the roughshod manner in which the caretaker set-up dealt with the issue, the elected government seems a...
Trying harder
29 Apr, 2024

Trying harder

IT is a relief that Pakistan managed to salvage some pride. Pakistan had taken the lead, then fell behind before...
Return to the helm
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Return to the helm

With Nawaz Sharif as PML-N president, will we see more grievances being aired?
Unvaxxed & vulnerable
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Unvaxxed & vulnerable

Even deadly mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria have vaccines, but they are virtually unheard of in Pakistan.
Gaza’s hell
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Gaza’s hell

Perhaps Western ‘statesmen’ may moderate their policies if a significant percentage of voters punish them at the ballot box.