Five winning independent candidates join PML-N

All newly-elected members express confidence in party’s leadership in a meeting with Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD:

Five independent candidates, who emerged victorious in the general elections, called on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Monday.

Sardar Shamsher Mazari who won the election from NA-189, Imran Akram from PP-195, Sohail Khan from PP-240, Khizar Hussain Mazari from PP-297, and Sahibzada Muhammad Ghazain Abbasi from PP-249 were among those who met with Shehbaz.

All five members expressed confidence in PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif and announced their decision to officially join the PML-N.

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Shehbaz extended a warm welcome and congratulations to the independent members for joining the party, saying that they have become part of collective efforts to enhance Pakistan’s beauty and drag the country out of various challenges.

He emphasised that economic stability and the well-being of the people remain the paramount priorities for his party. He expressed his resolve to serve the people of Pakistan with increased vigour and dedication.

The newly-elected members expressed gratitude for the dedicated services and commitment of Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif to the country and its people.

They emphasised the necessity of Nawaz Sharif’s genuine vision, development agenda, and service experience for the nation’s progress.

None of these newly-elected members are PTI-backed independent candidates.