ISLAMABAD — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are expected to meet on Tuesday to deliberate on the political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and chart a course of action, according to sources.
The meeting is likely to take place at the Presidency around 4pm, the sources said, underscoring the urgency with which the government is approaching the province’s escalating political tensions.
Premier to Take President Into Confidence
According to the sources, the prime minister would take the president into confidence over important decisions. Recent negotiations and the ongoing political and protest situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would also come under discussion.
The consultations come amid continued political activity and protests in the province, with the government weighing its next course of action.
Interior Minister to Brief Participants
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is expected to brief the meeting on important engagements and consultations held over the past few days.
Senior leaders from the government and the Pakistan Peoples Party, along with legal experts, are also expected to attend, according to the sources.
Negotiating Teams to Join Talks
The government’s negotiating team will accompany the prime minister, while members of the PPP negotiating team are also expected to participate in the meeting.
The gathering reflects a coordinated effort between the ruling coalition partners to address the volatile situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where political activity and protests have persisted in recent days.
