A spokesperson from Zardari House says along with Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, prominent political figures Ali Shan Soni and Ahmed Saghir have joined PPP
KARACHI: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-June 24th, 2025) Former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Tanveer Ilyas officially joined the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).
The announcement was made following a meeting on Monday between Sardar Tanveer Ilyas and Faryal Talpur, President of the PPP Women’s Wing. The meeting was also attended by Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Zia Lanjar, and other senior party leaders.
A spokesperson from Zardari House said that along with Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, prominent political figures Ali Shan Soni and Ahmed Saghir also announced their decision to join PPP.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas praised the Pakistan People’s Party for its unwavering commitment to the Kashmir cause, and described the party’s efforts as “unparalleled.”
Faryal Talpur warmly welcomed the new members and said their inclusion would strengthen the party’s vision for the region.
She expressed optimism about the future under PPP leadership, saying that, “When Bilawal Bhutto Zardari becomes the Prime Minister, Azad Kashmir will witness unprecedented development, and the dream of freedom for Occupied Kashmir will move closer to reality,”.
Tanveer Ilyas is being seen as a strategic gain for the PPP as it seeks to expand its influence in Azad Kashmir and national politics.
