{"id":122961,"date":"2026-03-25T20:44:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=122961"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:44:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:44:42","slug":"pm-shehbaz-meets-bilawal-to-discuss-regional-tensions-national-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/122961\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz meets Bilawal to discuss regional tensions, national security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISLAMABAD(National Times)- An important meeting on regional tensions and national security was held at the Prime Minister\u2019s House in Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti also in attendance, along with federal ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, discussions were held on measures taken in view of the tense situation in the Middle East, as well as the country\u2019s political situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prime Minister briefed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Pakistan\u2019s role regarding the Iran conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dunyanews.tv\/en\/Pakistan\/942251-shehbaz-sharif-to-visit-karachi-amid-political-developments\">Also Read: Shehbaz Sharif to visit Karachi amid political developments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also informed the chief ministers about the strategy for implementing smart lockdowns in their respective provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr later in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting will focus on regional tensions and smart lockdown measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources said the Prime Minister will also brief the President on decisions related to possible mediation between the United States and Iran.<a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/s\/CBIwt9W43yc?sceid=PK:en&amp;sceid=PK:en&amp;sceid=PK:en&amp;r=0&amp;oc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD(National Times)- An important meeting on regional tensions and national security was held at the Prime Minister\u2019s House in Islamabad. 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