Celebrations across Multan as Ali Gilani returns home after three years in captivity

Published May 17, 2016
PPP activists welcome Ali Gilani as he returns to his hometown after three years in captivity. —PPI
PPP activists welcome Ali Gilani as he returns to his hometown after three years in captivity. —PPI
Activists of pakistan People's Party shower petals on the convoy of Ali Gilani. —PPI
Activists of pakistan People's Party shower petals on the convoy of Ali Gilani. —PPI
Ali Haider Gillani waves to workers who congratulated him upon his arrival in Multan. —APP
Ali Haider Gillani waves to workers who congratulated him upon his arrival in Multan. —APP
Ali Gilani was freed  during a dramatic military rescue in Afghanistan and was flown back home. —PPI
Ali Gilani was freed during a dramatic military rescue in Afghanistan and was flown back home. —PPI
Ali Gilani addresses a gathering of supporters in Multan. —PPI
Ali Gilani addresses a gathering of supporters in Multan. —PPI

MULTAN: Ali Haider Gilani, the son of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, reached his hometown Multan on Tuesday for the first time after being freed from captivity.

He was accompanied by his father and other family and party members on the occasion.

Ali Gilani was freed from kidnappers during a dramatic military rescue operation in Afghanistan by US and Afghan security forces. He was later flown to Pakistan where he reunited with his family after three year of captivity.

Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Gilani residence in Multan to welcome the 30-year-old. Rose petals were showered on the vehicle carrying Ali Haider, who stepped out and waved to supporters.

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