LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari Sunday held a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed the strategy after the successful passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

Pledging to work alongside the ruling PMLN to strengthen democracy and parliament, the PPP chief asserted that the 26th Amendment would serve as an effective legislation, blocking the path of undemocratic forces.

Bilawal-led PPP delegation consisted of former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab and Member National Assembly (MNA) Naveed Qamar, which met PM Shehbaz Sharif. The PMLN side was represented by Federal Minister Azam Nazir Tarar and Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah Khan. Both the sides congratulated each other over the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

The PM termed the PPP an important ally of the government. Sources said the meeting discussed the future strategy concerning the next constitutional move, the 27th Amendment meant for empowering provinces and ensuring their rights. The meeting decided to take other allies and like-minded parties, including the JUIF and MQM Pakistan, into the present setup.

The premier expressed gratitude to the PPP for supporting the PMLN-led coalition government's efforts towards economic stability, doubling down on the commitment to serving the nation.

The coalition government's initiatives led to significant disinflation, with other economic indicators also showing positive signs, he noted. The PPP delegation lauded the efforts made by the PMLN government for boosting the country's economy.