PPP asks JUI-F chief to withdraw from PM race

Islamabad: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and its allies on Friday requested Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to withdraw his candidature from the prime ministerial election, Geo News reported.

However, Rehman said he would consult his party leaders before giving his assent.