ANP, PPP to form coalition in NWFP

Islamabad, Feb 23 (UNI) The top leaders of Awami National Party (ANP) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have decided to form a coalition government in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), ANP provincial chief Afrasiyab Khattak today said.

Mr Khattak said ANP and PPP have gained majority in the province and the top leaderships of the two parties have decided to join hands for a coalition government in the province.

He added the independents could have gained more importance in formation of government if ANP and PPP had not attained required majority of members in the province.

''Some independent members have also contacted to ANP,'' the ANP provincial chief told Geo News.

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