Zardari, Shehbaz discuss political, economic and security situation in Lahore

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held detailed discussions on the country's political, economic and security situation during a meeting in Lahore on Saturday, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

The prime minister warmly received President Zardari when he arrived at his residence in Model Town, according to the PMO.

During the meeting, Shehbaz briefed the president on his recent visit to Turkiye, where he attended the 31st Conference of Parties (COP31) to present Pakistan's efforts towards tackling climate change.

The two leaders also discussed cooperation between their allied parties, the continuation of consultations and progress on public welfare initiatives, the PMO said.

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They reiterated their resolve to work together to strengthen the country's economic stability and accelerate its development.

The meeting came two days after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on President Zardari in Nawabshah. Following media reports suggesting that the two had discussed the possibility of creating new provinces, the President House rejected the reports, saying no such matter had come under discussion.

The Presidency said the meeting had focused on national security and the regional situation.