Raja Riaz new opposition leader in Punjab Assembly

LAHORE: PPP leader Raja Riaz has become opposition leader in Punjab Assembly whereas Chaudhry Zaheer resigned from the same seat, Geo News reported.

During the session of Punjab Assembly on Wednesday, PPP members submitted application to the speaker for their sitting on opposition benches and to make Raja Riaz an opposition leader.

Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Iqbal announced that Raja Riaz has became a new opposition leader, adding that Chaudhry Zaheer Uddin resigned from the same seat.

Talking to media, Iqbal said that if Dr Tahir Ali Javaid and his companions wanted to vote for PML-N in crucial situation then there would be no constitutional barriers.

Meanwhile, Raja Riaz said that his party will resist horse trading in Punjab Assembly.