Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss the country’s overall national security situation and key challenges, according to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat.
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The meeting followed a quadrilateral ministerial conference held in Islamabad, where the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt explored ways to achieve an early and lasting end to ongoing regional conflict. The visiting foreign ministers also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after the conference.
According to officials, the high-level meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. National Security Adviser and Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence, Asim Malik, also participated.
Participants held detailed discussions on the evolving regional environment and its implications for Pakistan, while also reviewing economic, energy, and security challenges facing the country. The leadership emphasized the importance of a coordinated national strategy and institutional harmony to address these issues effectively.
The meeting comes days after President Zardari chaired another high-level session attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, along with other senior officials. That meeting focused on economic conditions, energy concerns, and regional developments, particularly in the context of oil and gas supply challenges.
Officials said ongoing consultations reflect the government’s efforts to ensure stability, strengthen coordination among institutions, and respond proactively to emerging national and regional challenges.
