PM Shehbaz, Nawaz 'discuss' country's political situation

LAHORE: Prime Minister (PM)  Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Jati Umra on Sunday and met with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing sources.

The meeting discussed the country’s political situation and other important matters. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was also present during the meeting.

Meanwhile, an important meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is scheduled to take place at Jati Umra shortly, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, party president Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and other senior party leaders expected to attend.

According to sources, the meeting will include final consultations over the nomination of the next prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Sources said a decision is expected between Shah Ghulam Qadir and Tariq Farooq, with the party leadership likely to finalise one of the two names during the meeting.

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Earlier, Nawaz Sharif called for relief measures for the public during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, amid recent increases in petrol prices.

According to sources, the meeting was held at Jati Umra, Raiwind, and was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

The meeting reviewed the country’s overall political and economic situation. Sources said Ishaq Dar briefed Nawaz Sharif on the reasons behind the recent increase in petroleum prices.