Punjab CM calls on army chief

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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif called on Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif at the army guest-house here on Friday and discussed with him matters of mutual interest.

No press release was issued after the meeting, but it is believed that the current political situation, media affairs and the prime minister’s likely visit to India were on the agenda of the meeting.

Meanwhile, a TV channel reported Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid as saying that political leadership, foreign affairs experts and security establishment were being consulted for making a final decision about Indian premier-designate Narendra Modi’s invitation to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Published in Dawn, May 24th, 2014

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