Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Punjab Governor Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari. -ONLINE File Photo

RAHIM YAR KHAN: Punjab Governor Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood three sons have joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), DawnNews reported.

Syed Mustafa Mehmood an MNA, Makhdoom Syed Murtaza Mehmood an MPA and Ali Mehmood have all joined the PPP.

During a gathering in Rahim Yar Khan, former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani made the announcement, in which he also said that the three brothers will work for the welfare of the masses.

He said that holding free and fair elections is the prerogative of the PPP.

Gilani said that some parties are opposed to elections being held under the supervision of President Asif Ali Zardari. He said that the president cannot be licensed based upon any individual's wishes.

Punjab Governor Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood while speaking at the gathering said that he did not need any protocol, stating that he was the peoples governor. He said the the doors of the Governor House are always open for the people.

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