President Asif Ali Zardari met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday to discuss the overall national and regional situation, including matters related to Afghanistan.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Saleem Mandviwalla and Dr Asim Hussain were also present during the meeting.
Prime Minister @CMShehbaz met President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The meeting discussed the overall national & regional situation, including Afghanistan, paid tribute to the martyrs of Maarka-e-Haq, & reaffirmed commitment to national defence and public relief. pic.twitter.com/mC9WcnlGvw
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) May 11, 2026
The participants exchanged views on the country’s overall situation, developments in Afghanistan and the changing regional landscape. The meeting paid tribute to the martyrs of Maarka-e-Haq and praised the professional capabilities of the armed forces.
According to an official statement, the leadership reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to national defence.
President Zardari directed that relief be provided to the public despite difficult circumstances and disruptions in the supply chain. He also stressed the need for measures to reduce inflation, ensure the availability of essential items and provide relief to the people.







