LAKKI MARWAT, Feb 5: Position of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) in Lakki Marwat district will be strengthened as a prominent and influential religious leader, Pir Hidayatullah Zakori, has announced his support to the PML-Q candidate for NA-27 constituency, Humayun Saifullah Khan.

Hidayatullah Zakori, who is a close relative of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) candidate for the same seat, Pir Khalid Raza Zakori, also announced his support for an independent candidate from NA-27 and brother of Humayun Saifullah, Anwar Saifullah Khan. Humayun Saifullah, Anwar Saifullah

and Senator Salim Saifullah

are three brothers and are locally called as ‘powerful Saifullahs’.

According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, Mr Zakori announced the decision at a public meeting held in Paharkhel Pakka area here.

He said that he and his supporters would use their influence for the Saifullahs in the Feb 18 polls.

He also announced that he would launch a door-to-door campaign for the Saifullahs. Senator Salim Saifullah was also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion Salim Saifullah and others welcomed the decision of Mr Zakori saying it would lead their group to the victory in the elections. “Mashaikh and Pirs have played a dominant role in the Marwat area and their support is considered a key to success”, Saifullah said.