The Daily Times, Nov 19
LAHORE: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has appointed Syed Mehdi Shah as leader of the House in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA), a private TV channel reported on Wednesday.
Shah said the PPP would not seek an alliance with other parties in forming the government. Separately, PPP candidate Aftab Haider won the polls from LA-3, Gilgit-3.
Returning Officer Raja Minhaj said Haider was declared successful. Meanwhile, police arrested Mehboob Hussain, an independent candidate, over his alleged involvement in violence in Danyore.
A police source said candidates of other political parties were also arrested.
Gilgit Superintendent of Police Ali Sher said 28 people had been arrested for taking the law into their hands. http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009\11\19\story_19-11-2009_pg7_7
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