Zardari, Shehbaz discuss political, economic and security situation

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed Pakistan’s political, economic and security situation in Lahore on Saturday.

The two leaders met at the prime minister’s Model Town residence and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation among governing coalition parties.

What did Zardari and Shehbaz discuss in Lahore?

The two leaders reviewed the political, economic and security situation, coordination among coalition partners and progress on government initiatives aimed at improving public welfare. They agreed to keep working together to support economic stability and advance the country’s development agenda.

Zardari visited the prime minister at his residence, where Shehbaz welcomed him. The prime minister briefed the president on his recent visit to Türkiye and his participation in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).

Who attended the meeting?

Several senior political figures attended. They included National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla.

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah and MNA Mian Hamza Shehbaz Sharif also took part.

What happened at the earlier Zardari and Shehbaz meeting?

The meeting comes amid continued consultations between the coalition partners on national political and security issues. At an earlier meeting on October 1, the two leaders discussed the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the need for stronger coordination among state institutions to combat terrorism.

They also agreed to send a joint delegation of government and Pakistan Peoples Party representatives for talks with the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).