ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Aiwan-e-Sadr where he held meeting with President Dr Arif Alvi. Matters pertaining to overall economic and political situation of country were discussed in meeting. This is second time two held a meeting since Shehbaz’s ascension to power after ousting former premier Imran Khan.

Meeting comes after President Arif Alvi last month offered to play his role to bring politicians to a table and said that he was ready to speak to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Chairman Imran Khan. Speaking to senior journalists at Governor House, Arif Alvi had said that political leadership should think of ongoing political and economic situation and should set aside their egos and sit on a table to address issues.

. “President has a constitutional role and I am willing to play any role to mediate between political leaders,” he said, adding that he was ready to talk to Shehbaz Sharif and Imran Khan for sake of nation. “I will try to end hostilities and create an atmosphere to hold elections as soon as possible,” he said. He further warned that any conflict between Centre and provinces could be dangerous.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 29 2022

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