Several leaders from Balochistan join PPP after meeting Asif Ali Zardari.

KARACHI -- Several political leaders from Balochistan decided to join Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) after holding a meeting with party's Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, a statement issued by the party said on Sunday.

The announcement to join Sindh's ruling party was made after a meeting with the former president at Bilawal House Karachi.

Former senator Sardar Fateh Muhammad Hassani, Nawabzada Gazin Marri and Tahir Mahmood, coordinator of the chief minister of Balochistan Nawabzada Jamal Raisani and Mir Fareed Raisani joined the PPP, said the spokesperson.

Moreover, Mir Abdullah Raheja and Mir Allah Bakhsh Rind also joined the party.

Zardari welcomed the new members to the party, saying that Balochistan and PPP have a historical relationship. "PPP has always fought for the rights of Balochistan," said Zardari.

The PPP co-chairman said that his party...

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