Pakistan, Aug. 17 -- PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah said LA-14 winner Sajid Iqbal Abbasi has joined the party. The development strengthens PML-N's position in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Sanaullah said PML-N secured 25 seats in the recent AJK elections. He expected the party's strength to reach around 33 after reserved seats.

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The AJK Legislative Assembly has 53 seats, making 33 seats close to a two-thirds majority. Seven constituencies have yet to hold elections because of security concerns.

Meanwhile, PML-N's main rival PPP won 12 constituencies in the elections. The PPP has alleged rigging and electoral irregularities during the electoral process.

AJK PML-N Secretary General C...