PPP, JUI-F announce electoral alliance in AJK

The Pakistan People's Party and JUI-F have announced an electoral alliance in Azad Kashmir, with Maulana Saeed Yousuf named as their joint candidate from LA-14 Mirpur and LA-23 Palandri.

The announcement was made at a press conference by the People's Party Azad Kashmir President Chaudhry Yasin and JUI-F Azad Kashmir Ameer Maulana Saeed Yousuf.

Chaudhry Yasin said the Kashmir issue was the foundation of the People's Party’s politics.

He said PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had highlighted the Kashmir issue during his tenure as foreign minister.

Yasin said the alliance with JUI-F was the first electoral arrangement between the two parties in the history of Azad Kashmir.

Under the arrangement, the Peoples Party will support Maulana Saeed Yousuf on two seats, while JUI-F will support PPP candidates across Azad Kashmir, he said.

JUI-F candidates have submitted nomination papers in 13 constituencies, Maulana Saeed Yousuf said.