Both the leaders agreed that mid-term elections were harmful to the political process and antagonistic to the interests of the country.The Prime Minister said that the government would continue to pursue the reconciliation process in order to develop a consensus approach and forge political harmony.
The prime minister said that the objective of the political governments is to ensure good governance. He said that it is the responsibility of all the state institutions to provide relief to the people and improve the quality of life of the common man.The two leaders also emphasised the need for closer contacts among all the political forces to strengthen democratic institutions.Both the leaders exchanged views on the detailed judgement of the Supreme Court on NRO and expressed their resolve to extend due respect to the judiciary as an institution.They also stressed that all institutions should work within the ambit provided by the constitution of Pakistan.Earlier,Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif apprised the prime minister of his Turkey and UK visits. Chief Minister briefed the Prime Minister about his meeting with the members of Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Turkey and different politicians.He also discussed his meeting with the Britain’s Minister for International Development during his visit to UK and various agreemnets on Traffic Control, Solid Waste Management and Public Transports.
The Chief Minister also apprised the Prime Minister of the prevalent security situation and various ongoing development projects in the province.
