ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday night called on President Asif Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, media reported.
The meeting reviewed the country’s political and security situation, and recent regional and international developments.
The duo also deliberated on the overall situation of the region.
The Premier apprised the President of his efforts for the establishment of peace in Gaza during his recent visits to Egypt and Malaysia.
The two leaders exchanged views on vital national priorities and the overall direction of the government’s policies.
They agreed to continue political consultations on matters of national importance.
During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Azam Nazeer Tarar, and the PM’s advisor Rana Sanaullah were also present.
On the other hand, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders Senator Salim Mandiwala, Senator Sherry Rehman, and Nayyar Bukhari were also present along with the President.
Moreover, a one-on-one meeting was also held between the PM and the President.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, expressed concern over the Afghan Taliban’s provocations at Pak-Afghan border posts.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his statement, expressed deep concern over the provocations by the Afghan Taliban and the miscreants of “Fitna-e-Khawarij.”
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. –Agencies
