ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have formed a joint committee to hold talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership.
The decision came during a meeting between President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday. The two leaders discussed Pakistan’s overall political and security situation.
Six-Member Committee Formed
The joint delegation includes six members from the federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah and Amir Muqam will represent the federal government.
Meanwhile, PPP leaders Sherry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar and Aijaz Jakhrani will join the delegation.
The delegation will meet PTI leaders to discuss the current political situation. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has also confirmed that his party accepted the government’s invitation for talks.
Leaders Review Security Situation
During the meeting, President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz reviewed the national security situation.
In particular, the participants expressed concern over security conditions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They also stressed the need for stronger cooperation among relevant institutions.
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Furthermore, the president and prime minister called for a stronger national effort against terrorism. They linked effective institutional coordination with peace and stability in the country.
Senior Officials Attend Meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also attended the meeting.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan and Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr Tauqir Shah were present as well.
In addition, PPP Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah attended the meeting.
