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- ↑ "Aftab Alam Afridi PK-90-2024 – PAKP".
- ↑ "Independent candidate Aftab Alam claims victory in PK-90 Kohat". 15 February 2024.
- ↑ "PTI-backed candidate wins Kohat's PK-90 constituency". 16 February 2024.
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