- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday night called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, .
- The meeting reviewed the country’s political and security situation, as well as recent regional and international developments. The two leaders also discussed the overall regional situation in detail.
- The prime minister briefed the president on his recent visits to Egypt and Malaysia, during which he made efforts to promote peace in Gaza.
- Both leaders exchanged views on key national priorities and the overall direction of government policies, agreeing to continue political consultations on matters of national importance.
- During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Ahsan Iqbal and Azam Nazeer Tarar, and PM’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah were also present.
- On the other hand, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Senator Sherry Rehman, and Nayyar Bukhari accompanied the president.
- Moreover, a one-on-one meeting was also held between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Zardari following the joint session.
- Earlier in the day, the prime minister expressed deep concern over the Afghan Taliban’s provocations along the Pak-Afghan border posts, condemning the actions of “Fitna-e-Khawarij” and reiterating Pakistan’s resolve to safeguard its sovereignty.
- The premier praised the security forces for successfully thwarting the Afghan Taliban’s attack in the Kurram Sector, saying that the Pakistan Army gave a strong and effective response to the unprovoked aggression.
- He reaffirmed that Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity will be defended at all costs, stressing that the use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan is highly condemn-able.
PM Shehbaz meets President Zardari, reviews political, security situation
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