A number of public representatives are joining Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the Northern Areas (Nas), especially in Baltistan region. Chairman, District Council Skardu, Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpon announced his joining to PPP during a press conference held on Tuesday.
He said people are joining the party, which is serving the country selflessly under an honest and dedicated leadership. The PPP government, he said, is making all-out efforts for the development and welfare of the people of NAs.
Raja Jalal reposed full confidence in the leadership of President, Asif Ali Zardari, and Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and urged people to support PPP in the larger national interest. He said that the government is giving special attention for the progress and prosperity of NAs.
In the past no government has paid any heed towards its development and welfare of the people of the area, he maintained. On this occasion, he thanked PPP Provincial General Secretary, Syed Mehdi Shah, former member NAs Legislative Assembly. Syed Mehdi Shah welcomed Chairman, District Council, Skardu in PPP fold and expressed that the party would make dedicated efforts for provision of basic amenities of life to the people of the area.