Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Pakistan has announced that his party is joining hands with the PTI for “political stability”.

“I am indebted to PTI for taking JUI-P into confidence in the current scenario and opting for an alliance for the way forward,” a JUI-P leader said at a press conference.

Meanwhile, PTI’s Gohar Khan said both the parties had affirmed to continue contacts. “We all agree that this country is ours, democracy should continue moving forward […] and we will take a step forward to improve the economy.”

He said that both the parties agreed to continue the struggle against alleged rigging in the Feb 8 polls.

PTI’s Barrister Gohar Khan holds meeting with JUI-P leaders. — DawnNewsTV
PTI’s Barrister Gohar Khan holds meeting with JUI-P leaders. — DawnNewsTV

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