A day after making a major political gain in Punjab by “hunting” over 24 former lawmakers, mostly from the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, Pakistan People’s Party Co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called on Pakistan Muslim League-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain.
The post-May 9 political scenario, the country’s economic situation and other important issues were discussed during the meeting.
“Do not turn political grudges into personal enemies. Think about the country as our existence is linked with Pakistan,” Shujaat said in the meeting with Zardari.
The senior politician underscored the need for the welfare of the people, adding that “politics can be done later”.
“Reducing inflation should be the top priority of the incumbent government,” he asserted. The PML-Q leader urged all the political parties to play their role in recovering the country’s economy.
He added that the upcoming budget, scheduled to be presented on May 9, should be “tax-free” and urged the coalition government to increase the salaries and pensions of government employees.
On May 1, a large number of political figures including former members of the National Assembly and provincial assembly belonging to Southern Punjab announced joining the Bilaweal Bhutto-led PPP.
