Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a direct invitation to Opposition Leader Mahmood Achakzai for a meeting, signalling a willingness to engage on key parliamentary and political matters.
The two leaders spoke inside the House during a joint session of Parliament, where the prime minister approached Achakzai at his seat. According to sources, they discussed matters of mutual interest and agreed to hold a formal meeting soon.
During the joint session, Prime Minister Sharif went to Achakzai’s seat to speak with him. The two leaders were seen whispering to each other during the brief interaction.
According to sources, the prime minister directly invited the opposition leader to a meeting. Their conversation covered parliamentary affairs, political issues and other matters of mutual interest.
The interaction came as both sides expressed a commitment to making progress on important parliamentary matters.
Election Commission appointments discussed
A key point discussed during the exchange was the appointment of the chief election commissioner and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan.
According to sources, both leaders agreed on the need to expedite the process and make swift progress on the appointments.
The discussion highlighted a shared commitment to moving forward on the appointments, although no specific timeline or details of a formal agreement were provided.
PM, opposition leader agree to meet soon
Sources said Shehbaz Sharif and Mahmood Achakzai agreed to hold a formal meeting in the near future.
The proposed meeting is expected to provide an opportunity to discuss parliamentary affairs, political issues and other matters of mutual interest.
