Pakistan

PM Nawaz visits Gilani House to garner support on Panama leaks

The premier meets Ali Haider Gilani, congratulates him on his release after three years in captivity

Abdul Manan May 21, 2016

The premier meets Ali Haider Gilani, congratulates him on his release after three years in captivity. PHOTO: INP

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif went to the residence of Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday to congratulate him on the safe recovery of his son Ali Haider Gilani after three years in captivity of militants in Afghanistan.

His wife Kulsoom Nawaz and son Hussain Nawaz accompanied the prime minister to the Gilani House. “The PM brought bouquet, sweets and fruits to congratulate the return of Ali Haider. The Gilanis welcomed the Sharifs at their gate and gave them a warm reception,” a source said.

The premier also discussed the current political situation with Gilani. “PM Sharif and Gilani discussed the current political situation for an hour. He said he wanted to take all political parties on board for the country’s progress. Gilani assured him that the PPP wouldn’t let the democratic process derail and keep supporting democracy,” the source said.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 22^nd, 2016.

COMMENTS (9)

Rollin & Trollin | 8 years ago | Reply Gilani to Sharif: "Like my boss said: "democracy is the best revenge !"' Sharif to Gilani: "You ain't kiddin' !"

Nessar | 8 years ago | Reply Nawaz getting desperate!

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Javed Mirani | 8 years ago | Reply PPP is very close to being margilized, if they joined Nawaz sharif, then that sealed it fate as one faction of Muslim league.

Shoaib | 8 years ago | Reply Why he not yet visit the Shahbaz Taseer ? Just because of no political gain

Amir | 8 years ago | Reply PPP after a short while will step out of this as their own members are associated in the leaks as well. In Pakistan politics makes good bed fellows...

jan | 8 years ago | Reply @Ch. Allah Daad: Nothing will happen to CPEC when Nawaz Sharif government is terminated. Also CPEC is not the creation of Nawaz Sharif. In addition when the country becomes corruption free, CPEC will sail much smoothly.

Ch. Allah Daad | 8 years ago | Reply MIan Sahib went home of an ex-Prime Minister to congratulate him on his son's safe return from captivity. This was a just goodwill gesture by a very kind person and a true leader. Ex Prime Minister is in no position to help Mian Sahib nor Mian Sahib needs such help. This whole saga is created by dark forces and their target is CPEC and democracy.

Ahmed Ali khan | 8 years ago | Reply It's a shame to have these morally bankrupt politicians of our country. It's a double on Pakistanis who support these corrupt people. People should know that supporting or keeping silence is the same as doing corruption in the eyes of Allah set. Look at this maulana instead of showing the right path he is supporting perhaps for some moola. Shame shame

K. S. Qureshi | 8 years ago | Reply "The premier also met Ali Haider Gilani and congratulated him on his safe recovery from Balochistan after three years of captivity." Really? Not Afghanistan but Balochistan?

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