JPSM merges with PTI after written agreement

ISLAMABAD: Janoobi Punjab Sooba Mahaz, a new political front seeking separate province in Punjab, has formally merged into Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).The merger was announced by PTI chairman Imran Khan ad JPSM leader Khurso Bakhtiar after signing a written agreement on Wednesday.According to the agreement, PTI will be bound to set up a new province within 90 days of formation of the government. “Imran Khan has become a hope for naya Pakistan,” Khurso Bakhtiar, JPSM leader, said. Speaking on this occasion, Imran Khan welcomed politicians from South Punjab in his party. “I welcome Khurso Bakhtiar and specially Mir Balakh Sher Mazari, who is a respected Pakistani politician,” he said. The PTI chief said he in principle supports the creation of South Punjab province. “Federation is strengthened when its units are happy and this is what makes a nation strong and powerful,” he said. 

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