Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah had a meeting at the Lahore Airport here on Monday and matters of mutual interest, promotion of inter-provincial harmony and other issues were discussed on the occasion. Both the Chief ministers expressed determination to further strengthen relations between the two provinces as well as agreed to promote mutual cooperation.
Talking to Sindh Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif said that Pakistan comprises four units as well as Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and all of them will have to move forward with complete harmony for resolving the problems being faced by the country. He said that there is a need to promote unity for strengthening of the country. He said that collective efforts are needed for progress and development of Pakistan. He said that it is time to set aside personal interests and give preference to national interests.
Shahbaz Sharif said that talented students of Sindh as well as other provinces have been included in the educational programme of Punjab and this step of the provincial government is resulting in promotion of national solidarity. He said that all provinces of Pakistan as well as federal government are moving forward with complete harmony in the war against terrorism. He said that the decisions taken with collective wisdom and joint efforts will yield results and Pakistan will become a haven of peace and tranquillity.
Shahbaz Sharif condoled with Chief Minister Sindh and members of Sindh cabinet over the death of senior leader of Peoples Party Jehangir Badar and paid tributes to his political and democratic services. He said that Jehangir Badar rendered invaluable services for democracy and Peoples Party has lost a sincere worker and leader who faced oppression and atrocities for safeguarding democracy. He said that workers of Peoples Party loved Jehangir Badar and in his death the country has lost a true politician.
Speaking on the occasion, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah appreciated the sentiments of Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Provincial Ministers of Sindh Manzoor Wasan, Nisar Ahmed Khohro, Nasir Shah, Jam Mehtab, Imdad Patafi and other leaders of Peoples Party as well as Provincial Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed were also present. The meeting also prayed for the departed soul of late Jehangir Badar. Later, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif bade farewell to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
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