Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have agreed to continue political consultations on matters of national importance. The understanding was reached during a meeting between the two leaders in Islamabad this evening. They exchanged views on key national priorities and the overall direction of government policies.

According to Radio Pakistan, the two leaders reviewed matters of national significance, including the prevailing political and security situation, and recent regional and international developments affecting Pakistan’s strategic and economic interests. The Prime Minister apprised the President of his recent visits to Egypt and Malaysia, including his engagements with international leaders and efforts for peace in Gaza.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Senator Sherry Rehman, Nayyar Bukhari, and Saleem Mandviwala were present on the occasion.