Ruling Sharifs mull strategic moves at scenic Dunga Gali huddle

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Monday held a special meeting in Dunga Gali, where important political and governmental matters were discussed.

According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the Prime Minister travelled from Islamabad to Murree via the Expressway and, under tight security arrangements, proceeded directly to Dunga Gali without stopping in Murree.

Security was visibly heightened, as Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz had already been staying in Changla Gali since yesterday, while Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Dunga Gali today.

During the prime minister’s arrival, all roadside markets along the route were closed in advance.

Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz joined the Prime Minister at Dunga Gali upon his arrival, where a high-level consultative meeting was held to deliberate on the country’s political situation.

The meeting discussed the country's political situation, government matters, and party affairs, while the performance of the federal and Punjab governments was also discussed.

It may be recalled that the Sharif trio had also spent the last two weekends in Changla Gali and Dunga Gali. On July 20, 24NewsHD TV channel reported that, ahead of the Senate elections, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, along with her father and PML-N President Mian Nawaz Sharif, travelled from Murree to Dunga Gali.

According to the channel, a high-level meeting was expected in Dunga Gali to discuss the country’s political situation and devise a strategy for the upcoming Senate elections.

The presence of the ruling Sharif family’s top leadership in the scenic hill station has attracted the attention of political analysts, highlighting the significance of the looming Senate vote and the party’s internal strategy-making.

Reporters: Haider Ali and Awais Kiyani