ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari Monday held meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the President’s Office and discussed the overall situation of the country, issues related to Afghanistan and the changing situation in the region.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Senator Saleem Mandviwala and Dr. Asim were also present in the meeting.
They paid tribute to the martyrs of the Marka-e-Haq and the professional capabilities of the armed forces of Pakistan, and reiterated the unwavering commitment to national defence.
The President said that despite the difficult geographical and regional situation, tensions in the Middle East and disruption of the supply chain, maximum relief should be provided to the people.
The President directed that all possible measures should be taken to reduce inflationary pressures and ensure availability of essential commodities.