Metro53 - ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister and senator Nilofar Bakhtiar has formally rejoined the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), marking her return to the party's political fold.
According to party sources, the announcement was made during a joining ceremony attended by senior PML-Q leaders, including Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Punjab Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, Secretary General Muhammad Tariq Hassan, Dr Muhammad Amjad, MNA Farah Khan, Malik Sameen Khan, Sarai Niaz Hussain Khaskheli, Kamran Usmani, Anila Chaudhry, Malik Ghulam Mustafa Advocate, Aamir Khokhar, and Chaudhry Aazam.
Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain welcomed Bakhtiar's return to the party and expressed confidence that her political experience would strengthen the PML-Q.
He said the party would benefit from her extensive experience in public service and national politics, adding that her inclusion would further enhance the party's organisational and political outreach.
Bakhtiar has previously served in key government positions, including as a federal minister and senator, and has remained an active figure in Pakistan's political landscape.