Zardari, Shehbaz call truce on public sparring
Ruling allies agree to contain differences, revive coordination mechanism
After weeks of political friction, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met to call a truce on their public sparring. They agreed to curb public criticism and keep political disagreements from being used against them. This meeting, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, aimed to reset ties between the PPP and PML-N. Both sides pledged to defuse differences, reactivate coordination committees, and collaborate on government responsibilities.
The committees, previously active in Punjab and at the national level, would address any gaps or issues faced by either party. They emphasized regular communication between political parties as crucial for moving forward together. The meeting also reviewed remarks made by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and praised the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz and Field Marshal Asim Munir in strengthening relations with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.
President Zardari expressed his best wishes for the successful implementation of the trilateral peace agreement, highlighting its potential to promote defense cooperation, regional peace, and security. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to eliminating terrorism from the country and ensuring the security and stability of Pakistan.
They also stressed the need for effective measures to alleviate economic difficulties faced by the people, ensuring access to essential commodities at reasonable prices.
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