Zardari tells Qadri to show flexibility

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari Sunday rang up Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Dr Tahirul Qadri and discussed his demands.

According to sources, Zardari told Qadri that he is engaged in talks with the government regarding Qadri’s demands and requested the latter to demonstrate flexibility on his stance to end the political impasse.

“The nation is looking up to you,” he reportedly told Qadri.

Separately, a meeting of PPP-backed Sindh Cabinet ministers was held at Bilawal House Karachi and presided over jointly by PPP Patron-in-Chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Co-chairman Zardari. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and Sindh chief secretary also attended the meeting.

Issues pertaining to overall development and law and order were discussed in detail. Zardari directed all ministers to focus on development projects which are important for the people. He also instructed the ministers to enhance contact with the people. He said that people have mandated them and it is their prime responsibility to work for the people. Ultimately all public representatives are accountable to the people, he said.

The PPP co-chairman also briefed the members about his meetings with political leaders, including Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday.

He said PPP has expressed its resolve to defend democracy at all costs as its leaders have sacrificed their lives for democracy in the country. PPP will continue to support democratic forces and institutions in the country.

The meeting congratulated Zardari on his successful meetings with political leaders in Lahore yesterday and reposed full confidence on leadership of the party.

Ministers who attended meeting include Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani, Manzoor Wassan, Murad Ali Shah, Sharjeel Memon, Mukesh Kumar, Jam Khan Shoro, Mumtaz Jakhrani, Jam Mehtab Dehr. Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani and Deputy Speaker Shela Raza were also present.