ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has directed possible steps to reduce inflationary pressure, ensure availability of essential commodities and provide maximum relief to the common man.
According to a statement from the Presidency, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met the President at the Presidency, in which Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Federal Ministers Mohsin Naqvi and Azam Nazir Tarar, Senator Saleem Mandviwala and Dr. Asim were also present.
The meeting discussed the overall situation of the country, matters related to Afghanistan and the changing situation in the region. The participants paid tribute to the martyrs of the struggle for truth and the professional capabilities of the armed forces of Pakistan and reiterated their commitment to national defense.
The President said that despite the difficult regional situation, tensions in the Middle East and disruption of the supply chain, all possible relief should be provided to the people.
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