ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday called on President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad.

During the meeting, the premier took the president into confidence on the prevailing political crisis and demands put forward by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leadership.

PM Nawaz also made it clear that he was the constitutionally elected PM and that he would not step down.

The president reposed full confidence in the leadership of the PM and said that the government had every right to complete its tenure and that the PM should not step down. He also said that assemblies should complete their five-year tenure.

According to credible sources, the premier also took approval from the president on certain important matters.

The president agreed that the prevailing political crisis should be resolved through political approaches and dialogue.

Hussain appreciated the political initiative taken by Nawaz to hold talks with the PTI and PAT.

Both the leaders agreed that the prevailing crisis was affecting the country and should be resolved soon.

The PTI and PAT are protesting against alleged rigging in the 2013 elections and are demanding the resignation of PM Nawaz whose government they call the outcome of a rigged election.