Zardari, Naqvi discuss political situation, security matters in Nawabshah meeting

President Asif Ali Zardari and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting in Nawabshah on Thursday, discussing the country’s political situation and security matters.

Naqvi travelled to Nawabshah on a special aircraft to meet the president at Zardari House, where their meeting lasted nearly an hour.

According to sources, the two leaders discussed the possibility of creating new provinces. However, no details emerged about any decision or progress on the matter.

The meeting also covered the country’s prevailing political situation and security-related issues.

Naqvi left Zardari House after the meeting. Tight security arrangements had been made for the interior minister’s visit to Nawabshah.

The meeting came a day after Naqvi proposed holding a referendum on the creation of new provinces, saying the government should accept the public’s opinion on the matter.

He had said that if a majority of people favoured the creation of new provinces, the government should proceed with the proposal.

Naqvi also called for resetting the entire system and said he and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were on the same page on the issue.