RAHIM YAR KHAN – In a major boost to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in southPunjab, PML-N’s prominent leader in Lodhran district Peer Iqbal Shah – whodefeated Ali Tareen in by-polls – has joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
According to media reports, Shah also met with former opponent JahangirTareen to obtain party ticket for the upcoming polls after PML-N refused toaward him ticket.
Shah has submitted nomination papers from NA-161 as an independentcandidate – the constituency from where Ali Tareen withdrew his nominationciting educational issues.
In an interview to a leading daily, Shah said promises were made after therecent victory in Lodhran by-polls but they have not been fulfilled.
“I and my son Amir Iqbal Shah were neglected by Abdur Rahman Kanjoo andPML-N leadership and this was why they have decided to join PTI,” said Shahwhile talking to the Express Tribune.
According to well-placed sources, Jahangir Tareen has welcomed Shah in theparty following the departure of Ali Tareen from the electoral race.
Shah shot to fame in February when he defeated Ali Tareen, son of JahangirTareen, in NA-154 in District Lodhran, surprising political analysts andPML-N alike.
Lodhran houses two seats of the national assembly and three seats of theprovincial assembly and a cut-throat competition in expected on July 25th.