ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi met Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Minister for Law Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar at President’s House.

Conversation during meeting revolved around country’s economic and political situation, while legislative matters were also discussed. Meeting came ahead of President’s departure to Lahore to meet with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan to hold consultations regarding dissolution of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies. A day earlier, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar too spoke about his meeting with Dr Alvi a few days ago in which latter suggested holding talks between leadership of PTI and coalition government led by PML-N.

He added that President however has been informed that government will not hold talks on conditions.

Finance czar reiterated that early polls seem impossible and will be held as per schedule. Dar also held back-to-back meetings with President Alvi to discuss ongoing political situation in country including dissolution of assemblies.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 15 2022

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