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Pir Sibhatullah Shah meets his followers after being elected as the 8th Pir Pagara. — Online Photo

BADIN: The spiritual leader of Hurs and chief of Pakistan Muslim League - Functional (PML-F) Pir Sibghatullah Shah, well known as Pir Pagara, was making his first political tour after the death of his father.

He was expected to arrive in Tando Mohammad Khan today where former senior provincial minister Mir Aijaz Ahmed Khan Talpur and his family would announce joining the PML-F.

Speaking to Dawn.com, PML-F Sindh chapter secretary general Imtiaz Ahmad Shaikh said that Pir Pagara in his first political tour would also address a public gathering and would chalk out further visits including in Punjab and other programs after Eidul Fitr.

He also claimed that Magsis of Tando Allah Yar were also likely to join the PML-F.

Former provincial minister and PML-F leader Syed Ali Bux alias Pappoo Shah termed the joining of Mirs as a great achievement for the people of Badin and Tando Mohammad Khan districts.

Mir Inayat Talpur, the district nazim of Tando Mohammad Khan and former PML-N MPA Mir Ali Nawaz Talpur, confirmed their joining of the Functional League, saying the PML-F was emerging as the alternative political force in the country.

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