PM Shehbaz, Zardari discuss political situation in telephonic talk

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former president Asif Zardari on Wednesday made telephonic contact and discussed situation in the aftermath of the arrest of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill.

According to sources privy to the matter, the two top leaders of the ruling coalition, Shehbaz Sharif and Asif Zardari, discussed the overall political situation in the country.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PTI senior leader and chief of staff of former prime minister Imran Khan, Dr Shahbaz Gill was arrested from Islamabad.

INTERIOR MINISTER, LEAS LAUDED

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Ministry of Interior, provincial governments and all law enforcement agencies over maintaining peace on Youm-e-Ashur.

Shehbaz Sharif thanked Allah Almighty as the Youm-e-Ashur passed peacefully without any untoward incident happening anywhere. He lauded the officers and the personnel of Rangers, law enforcement agencies, particularly the police who faced the scorching heat and tough conditions to protect people’s lives and properties.

The prime minister also paid tribute to the volunteer youths who also served to maintain discipline and made this day peaceful with team work and dedication. “This day passed peacefully just because of your teamwork. I am proud of you all,” the prime minister remarked.

 

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