Shehbaz, Zardari meet to reach consensus on no-trust move, another meeting tomorrow

The opposition’s plan to introduce a no-confidence motion against the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is on the roll as PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif met with former president Asif Ali Zardari in Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Tuesday.

The meeting between the two bigwigs was held at Bilawal House Lahore wherein matters related to the political situation, no-trust move and long march were discussed.

According to a joint statement after the meeting, the huddle decided to summon a joint session of opposition parties at Shehbaz Sharif’s residence tomorrow (Wednesday).

JUI-F Chief and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazl-ur Rehman, who was absent in today’s meeting, will attend tomorrow’s all-important meeting.

The meeting agreed that it was now indispensable to send the PTI-government packing to save the public from the miseries put on them due to inflation.

They agreed to work for the fulfilment of the wishes of the people and produce desired results.

The leaders said the government has named a fascist law as the PECA amendment ordinance and vowed to snatch the government from those who are trying to snatch the freedom of speech and media.

They also showed concern over the law and order situation in the country and said the government has failed in safeguarding the life and property of the public.

Former president Asif Zardari also hosted a dinner in honour of the Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif. The PML-N delegation included Ahsan Iqbal, Khawaja Saad Rafique and Rana Sanaullah.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, former prime ministers Yousaf Raza Gillani, Raza Pervez Ashraf were also present in the meeting.

The JUI-F delegation comprising Akram Durrani and Maulana Asad also attended the meeting held at Bilawal House to discuss anti-govt strategy.