{"id":7720,"date":"2026-03-04T19:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=7720"},"modified":"2026-03-04T19:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:48:09","slug":"parliamentary-leaders-briefed-on-regional-tensions-and-pakistan-afghanistan-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2026\/03\/04\/parliamentary-leaders-briefed-on-regional-tensions-and-pakistan-afghanistan-situation","title":{"rendered":"Parliamentary leaders briefed on regional tensions and Pakistan-Afghanistan situation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"239\">Islamabad :<\/strong> Prime Minister <strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"273\">Shehbaz Sharif<\/strong> chaired a high-level consultative session on Wednesday, bringing together leaders and representatives from Pakistan\u2019s parliamentary parties to discuss pressing national and regional challenges and to promote unity in decision-making.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"841\">The meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining a cohesive national stance in the face of ongoing developments. Attendees were briefed in a closed-door session on the <strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"717\">Pakistan-Afghanistan situation<\/strong>, unfolding events in <strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"747\">Iran<\/strong>, and the broader Middle East and Gulf dynamics, along with Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic responses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1160\">Political leaders engaged in frank discussions, sharing assessments and perspectives on the current situation. Many praised Pakistan\u2019s ongoing diplomatic efforts to foster regional stability and urged these initiatives to be reinforced. Several proposals were also put forward to guide the country\u2019s future actions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1445\">The session concluded with a unified commitment from all participants to continue efforts against terrorism and to safeguard national interests. Leaders also acknowledged and appreciated the prime minister\u2019s inclusive approach in consulting political leadership on critical issues.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1796\">Key attendees included <strong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1513\">Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1554\">Deputy Chairman Senate Seyedal Khan<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1610\">Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1650\">Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa Shah<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1708\">Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1749\">PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1793\">JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2117\">Federal ministers present were <strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1844\">Ahsan Iqbal<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1867\">Azam Nazeer Tarar<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1888\">Attaullah Tarar<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1922\">Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry<\/strong>. Party and provincial leaders included <strong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1982\">Abdul Aleem Khan<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2008\">Khalid Hussain Magsi<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2037\">Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2061\">Syed Mustafa Kamal<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2082\">Faisal Sabzwari<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2114\">Chaudhry Salik Hussain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2552\">The prime minister was also joined by advisors and special assistants, including <strong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2223\">Rana Mubashir Iqbal<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2248\">Rana Sanaullah Khan<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2269\">Talha Burki<\/strong>. Senators <strong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2297\">Sherry Rehman<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2320\">Anwarul Haq Kakar<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2349\">Manzoor Ahmed Kakar<\/strong>, as well as National Assembly members <strong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2406\">Pervaiz Rashid<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2429\">Hafiz Abdul Karim<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2447\">Jan Muhammad<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2470\">Syed Naveed Qamar<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2493\">Dr. Farooq Sattar<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2510\">Amin ul Haq<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2534\">Pullain Baloch<\/strong>, also attended.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2695\">The meeting highlighted the government\u2019s focus on national cohesion, diplomatic engagement, and collective action against security threats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level consultative session on Wednesday, bringing together leaders and representatives from Pakistan\u2019s parliamentary parties to discuss pressing national and regional challenges and to promote unity in decision-making. The meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining a cohesive national stance in the face of ongoing developments. 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