PTI backed independent candidate Waseem Qadir, who won from NA-121, joins PML-N
Waseem Qadir is the first elected member to desert the party post-elections.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed independent candidate Waseem Qadir, who had won from the National Assembly’s NA-121 constituency in Lahore, announced joining the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
In a video statement Qadir is seen with PML-N leaders — including Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz — and saying that he’s back home.
“I am Waseem Qadir. I was PTI’s Lahore secretary-general. I have returned to my home,” the ex-PTI leader said.
“For the development of my constituency and my people, I have joined Muslim League-Noon again,” Qadir said.
PTI-backed candidate Waseem Qadir joins PML-N after NA-121 victory#GeoNews #Election2024 pic.twitter.com/PFFUGk0Gyz
— Geo English (@geonews_english) February 11, 2024
Waseem Qadir is the first elected member to desert the party post-elections.
