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‘A Return to My Roots’: Late Colonel Naseem’s Widow Deserts PTI Forward Bloc for PML-N Ahead of AJK Political Season
The PML-N has secured a key legislative gain ahead of the AJK political season as PTI-backed MLA Begum Imtiaz Naseem formally joined the ruling party. Terming the move a return to her political roots, Naseem—whose late husband was a founding figure of the party—was welcomed by Federal Minister Amir Muqam during an official ceremony in Islamabad.
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by News Desk
2026-06-20
‘A Return to My Roots’: Late Colonel Naseem’s Widow Deserts PTI Forward Bloc for PML-N Ahead of AJK Political Season

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  • The Significant Political Defection: In a major political development shaping up ahead of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) political season, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) successfully expanded its parliamentary footprint on Friday, June 19, 2026. PTI-backed AJK Legislative Assembly Member (MLA) Begum Imtiaz Naseem formally parted ways with her previous political alignment, jumping ship to join the ruling federal coalition. The high-profile transition was made public during a formal party-joining ceremony in Islamabad attended by top-tier PML-N stalwarts.

  • Transition from the Forward Bloc: Begum Imtiaz Naseem had originally secured her legislative seat on a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ticket before later breaking away to align with an internal parliamentary forward bloc. Her formal crossover to the PML-N took place in the presence of regional party heavyweights, including Mushtaq Minhas, Raja Mujahid, and Raja Riasat. Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam formally inducted her into the party, promising full organizational respect, localized representation, and significant political space within the party's hierarchy. Muqam emphasized that the PML-N intends to fully utilize the capabilities of its new entrants to bolster its outreach across the region.

  • Impact on the Bagh Constituency: Looking ahead toward upcoming electoral campaigns, the newly inducted MLA pledged to execute aggressive grassroots campaigning to solidify the PML-N's presence in her native constituency of Bagh and surrounding districts. She asserted that her decision was taken in the wider developmental interest of her constituents, promising to campaign for the party with the same intensity as a direct electoral candidate to ensure a decisive legislative swing.
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