PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif - File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Amid mounting tension between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) over the memogate and other issues, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Yousuf Raza Gilani extended an olive branch to Mian Nawaz Sharif by sending bouquets on his birthday on Sunday.

“The president sent a bouquet of flowers to the former prime minister with a message of greetings and it was delivered to  Nawaz Sharif by a special messenger,” President’s spokesman Farhatullah Babar said.

The prime minister also felicitated Mr Sharif on his birthday and sent a bouquet and a cake with best wishes.

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