LAHORE(National Times)- President Asif Ali Zardari met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his Model Town residence in Lahore on Saturday, with the two leaders holding detailed discussions on Pakistan’s overall political, economic and security situation.

The president arrived at the prime minister’s residence, where Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed him. The meeting focused on key national matters, the government’s economic priorities and coordination between the ruling coalition partners.

During the meeting, PM Shehbaz briefed President Zardari on his recent visit to Turkiye and his participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31).

Both leaders reviewed cooperation among the allied political parties and discussed the importance of maintaining consultations and coordination to address national challenges.

They also took stock of progress on public welfare initiatives and discussed ways to ensure that development projects continue to deliver benefits to the people.

The meeting reaffirmed their commitment to working together to strengthen economic stability and accelerate the country’s development process.

Discussions also covered the broader national situation, with the two leaders exchanging views on political and security-related developments.

Several senior government and political figures also attended the meeting. Those present included National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah and Member of the National Assembly Mian Hamza Shahbaz Sharif.