Prime Minister directs minister to contact JI leadership for dialogue
In Islamabad on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to reach out to Jamaat-e-Islami leaders to stop a planned protest.
Government seeks to advance talks
A statement from the Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Ahsan Iqbal called Liaquat Baloch on special instructions. The minister delivered the premier's message directly to the deputy leader of Jamaat-e-Islami.
Protest call gets postponed
Earlier phone calls between the Prime Minister and the party chief led to a request to withdraw the protest demand. Following this intervention, the JI leadership decided to delay their planned demonstration until a later date.
Meeting scheduled for soon
Officials stated that a face-to-face meeting would take place at a time agreed upon by both sides. Ahsan Iqbal noted that providing relief to citizens remains a priority for the administration.
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- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
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