PDM leaders meet at Jati Umra to mull anti-government strategy

The leaders of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) are meeting today at Jati Umra in Lahore to make final decisions regarding the future course of action of its anti-government campaign.

The 11-party Opposition alliance will deliberate upon en masse resignations from the assemblies and contesting the Senate elections and by-polls. The meeting has assumed significance after the PPP decided to take part in the election process.

PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has already arrived in Lahore, while PPP leaders Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will join the meeting via a video link.

Jamiat Ulema Pakistan head Shah Owais Noorani will lead a delegation of his party. The Qaumi Watan Party will be represented by Aftab Ahmed Sherpao and Hashim Babar.

The 11-party alliance will hold their meeting at Jati Umra and will take up all important issues including resignations from the assemblies.