Internews/Islamabad
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has decided to reinvigorate the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) in a manner that in the coming 30 months, it is ready for a countrywide campaign for the next polls.
Nawaz, also the president of the PML-N, had an extensive discussion with his party’s chairman Senator Raja Zafarul Haq on the overall political situation here at the PM House yesterday. Raja Haq is also the leader of the House in the Senate.
It has been decided in the meeting that brainstorming would continue at all levels of the party. Sources said that the prime minister has initiated consultations with the political leadership of the country, including his own party leaders, to assess the agitation mode of certain elements out to harm the country’s interests internally and externally as well.
The meeting had taken place in the backdrop of speculations about a reshuffle/expansion in the federal cabinet. It is understood that the two discussed the performance of various ministers and their contribution to the two houses of parliament.
Haq assured the prime minister that the PML-N’s potential should not be underrated since all cadres of the party were asked to stay calm and they showed patience in the face of excesses. The new role of the party to deal with the upcoming developments will also be discussed in yet another high-level meeting next week.
Raja Haq appreciated the prime minister and the administration’s handling of the recent chaos created by some elements. The two agreed to enhance contacts with workers and leaders of the party. Raja Haq briefed the prime minister on the working of the Senate, the source said.
Earlier, PkMAP leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai also called on the prime minister and discussed the political developments. Achakzai expressed concern over the losses caused to the nation due to the sit-ins that had allegedly surpassed Rs1,000bn.
He was of the opinion that it was to be ascertained whether corruption has inflicted more loss to the country or the sit-ins.
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