PM advises PML-N leaders to exercise caution in public statements

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged on Saturday the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders to exercise caution in their public statements.

The sources divulged that the prime minister held a meeting with PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique, during which recent political developments and party affairs were discussed, sources said.

Rafique briefed the prime minister on the recent political matters and party issues. The meeting also included discussion on concerns raised by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) over Saad Rafique’s recent remarks about Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Rafique also presented his explanation to the prime minister regarding his recent statement about Bhutto. The meeting included consultation on the party’s future political strategy and organisational matters.

The sources added that the internal party affairs, the national political situation and contacts with allied parties also came under discussion.

The PML-N leadership agreed to continue consultation in the national interest and to maintain efforts for political stability, sources said.