PM Shehbaz Meets Nawaz at Jati Umra
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited PML-N President Nawaz Sharif at his residence in Jati Umra, Lahore on Sunday. State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the two leaders discussed matters of “national importance.”
Who Was Present at the Meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was also present. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who is Nawaz’s daughter, attended the occasion as well.
Talks on Political Situation and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The outlet reported that both leaders held detailed discussions on the country’s political situation and other matters of national importance.
PM Shehbaz briefed Nawaz on the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also shared details about recent initiatives taken for the development and prosperity of the province.
Emergency and Governor’s Rule in KP
The Centre has imposed emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since Oct 11. The federal government cited the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism.
The new administrative setup is led by Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. It has stressed that improving counterterrorism measures is its topmost priority.
Leaders Defend Emergency Decision
Both PM Shehbaz and his brother Nawaz have defended the decision to impose emergency. The premier said the federal government had been “compelled” to take the step over security concerns. Nawaz argued that the intervention should have come much earlier.
Economic Reforms and National Economy
The premier also apprised Nawaz of the ongoing economic reforms by the government. He spoke about the challenges being faced and the measures being taken to address them.
The meeting also deliberated on ways to improve the national economy further, Radio Pakistan added.
Source: dawn