{
  "id": 19979838,
  "title": "President Zardari, PM Shehbaz discuss country's political, economic and security situation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/president-zardari-pm-shehbaz-discuss-countrys-political-economic-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:00:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2044497/president-zardari-pm-shehbaz-discuss-countrys-political-economic-and-security-situation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened on Saturday to delve into Pakistan's political, economic, and security landscape, according to the premier's office. Upon his arrival at Zardari's residence in Lahore's Model Town, the PM warmly welcomed his counterpart. The Prime Minister updated the President on his recent visit to Turkey, where he took part in the 31st Conference of Parties to showcase Pakistan's commitment to climate action. Both leaders engaged in discussions about collaboration among allied parties, ongoing consultations, and advancements on public welfare initiatives, as per the PMO. They also reiterated their dedication to jointly bolster economic stability and progress in the nation. This meeting occurred just two days after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the President's office. Following media reports suggesting that Naqvi and the President discussed the potential establishment of new provinces during their meeting in Nawabshah, the President House clarified that no such conversation took place. Instead, they spoke about \"matters concerning national security and the regional situation.\" The last known encounter between Zardari and Shehbaz was on October 10, when they deliberated on the security issue just a day before the federal government imposed emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In August, the Prime Minister had visited the President and updated him on the Makkah defence pact signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.",
  "summary": "President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday discussed the country’s political, economic and security situation in detail, the premier’s office said. PM Shehbaz warmly welcomed the president upon his arrival at the former’s residence in Lahore’s Model Town, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. The premier briefed the president on his recent visit to Turkiye, where…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "President Zardari, PM Shehbaz discuss political, economic and security situation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/president-zardari-pm-shehbaz-discuss-political-economic-and-security",
        "published": "2026-11-14T13:27:58.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}