ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), met with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), at Punjab House in Islamabad. The two leaders convened to discuss the current challenges facing the country and to explore potential solutions.
Upon Bilawal’s arrival, Nawaz Sharif extended a warm welcome. During their discussions, they expressed satisfaction with the recent drop in inflation from 32% to 6.9%, the reduction in the policy rate, and overall economic progress, highlighted by a record $8.8 billion remitted by overseas Pakistanis.
Both leaders voiced optimism about the prospects for Pakistan, viewing the arrival of a Saudi investor delegation and the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit as positive developments for the country’s international standing and economic growth.
Nawaz Sharif reflected on the 2006 Charter of Democracy (CoD), deeming it a pivotal decision that has stabilized democracy and fostered cooperation among political parties against non-democratic forces. He stressed the need for a justice system where institutional integrity outweighs individual influence, advocating against any single entity undermining the democratic framework.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to political unity, emphasizing that collaboration among political forces is essential for achieving stability and prosperity in Pakistan. Bilawal praised the contributions of both Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif in strengthening democracy, underscoring the importance of continuing their shared vision for the nation.
