Pakistan's former dictator Pervez Musharraf has formed a "grand alliance" of 23 political parties, according to media reports.  The grand alliance named Pakistan Awami Ittehad (PAI) will be headed by 74-year-old Musharraf, while Iqbal Dar has been appointed as Secretary General. Addressing media persons through video conferencing from Dubai, the former president said all parties representing Muhajir (migrant) community should be united, local media reported.

Pervez Musharraf said all parties representing Muhajir community must be united. Pic/Getty images