Six Fata MNAs join PML-N

Published May 20, 2013
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif. — Photo by AFP
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif. — Photo by AFP

LAHORE: Six independents elected from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) on Monday met with Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and announced their inclusion in the party, DawnNews reported.

The six independent candidates who succeeded in winning from different Fata regions met with the PML-N chief in Raiwind before joining the party.

The MNAs include Shahji Gul, Bismillah Khan, Sajid Toori, Ghazi Gulab Jamal, Bilal Rahman and Nazir Khan.

The MNAs moreover assured the PML-N leadership of their full support and cooperation for the party in government formation after it won the May 11 general elections.

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