The Awami National Party has announced its support for Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari in the presidential elections that are scheduled for March 9.

A delegation led by ANP President Aimal Wali Khan called on the former president at the Zardari House in Islamabad. They discussed the current political situation.

Zardari, who is the joint candidate of the PPP and the PML-N for the president, expressed his gratitude to the ANP leadership for their support in the presidential election.

He will be facing Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai in the presidential polls.