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Azhar for fresh elections in PML (N)

Recorder Report

Lahore: Former Punjab governor Mian Mohammad Azhar, has stressed the need for holding fresh elections in the Pakistan Muslim League (N).

He was talking to Angie Bryan, principal officer at the US Consulate in Lahore, who called on him at his residence here on Thursday. Apprising the US official about the local bodies system, he said that funds for these institutions must be increased for their upgradation.

Meanwhile, talking to newsmen, he said that the visit of the US President could leave a good impact on the regional affairs. He asserted that Clinton must use his influence to resolve the Kashmir issue according to the UN resolutions.

To a question about his inclusion in the present set-up, Mian Azhar denied the speculation and explained that the high-ups of the government have not contacted him in this regard.