"The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's House," said the administration source, who asked not to be identified as he was not authorised to speak to the media.
Sharif and army chief General Raheel Sharif discussed the political situation and other matters, the source added.
Meanwhile, a statement issued by the PM House said: “There was a consensus on the need to resolve the ongoing issue expeditiously in the best national interest.”
No other details were immediately available. The army could not be reached for comment.
Protesters led by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and PAT chief Tahirul Qadri have vowed to occupy the capital, Islamabad, until Sharif resigns - a demand the premier has rejected.
Thousands of Khan and Qadri supporters are now camped out in the heart of Islamabad - the so-called "Red zone" - but the gathering is peaceful and security forces protecting the key installations have not used force to disperse them.
Sharif has a difficult relationship with the army: his last term in office ended in 1999 when then army chief General Pervez Musharraf launched a coup to usher in a decade of military rule.
Relations with the military soured further when Sharif's government prosecuted Musharraf last year for treason, angering officers who see the army as Pakistan's saviour and despise politicians as corrupt and inefficient.
Government officials and protest leaders have been in sporadic talks since last week to find a peaceful way out of the crisis but Khan has refused to back down unless Sharif quits.
Qadri, for his part, has given the government another deadline to quit by the middle of this week, saying otherwise circumstances might be "uncontrollable".
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Shame on those that support injustice. Had it been your family in model town then what would have u done. This is peaceful protest. People are asking for their rights.
Rigging has gone on 100 percent. You should as a human fight for what is yours rightfully. And imran tried everything before coming here. He is not asking to be put on the prime minister seat. He is simply saying a re election. He might win but he might not win. He wants a fair system. If you lose fair and square it is fine. But when one cheats you know how it feels.
Ever question how did zardari become third richest in Pakistan and nawaz sharif fifth richest. Please do not say businesses. Their in billions. See for yourself. Shame on peoples mentality.
@Asif: Quote provision of constitution requiring a pm to resign under duress when the parliemant is with him.
How?
Shining , Blind, and Deaf Moala Buksh is required for our corrupt and inefficient politicians which can warm up their statements and to bring peace and prosperity to nation
@tariq: The script writer is sitting pretty watching the tamasha.
@ET: Whereas ET is going prominence to anti-government comments, it is ignoring pro-government and neutral comments. Speaks volumes of ET preferences.
@tariq: Script writers having been writing scripts for too long. Is it not time that they be put in their proper place?
Does Pakistan really has democracy and democratically elected system?
Why would a PM even sit like that with a soldier (sepoy) and discuss one on one about the political situation...I mean political situation...
It does not occur in any other democratic countries...trust me...you guys have a sham system and it must be changed for the greater good of people of Pakistan...
All the military chiefs should go and report to Defense Minister for all military issues only...not political ones at all...
For the sake of future, change the system...
Actually it is the fight between establishment and real political parties. imran and qadri are on front for establishment. Script was written few months ago(in May).at the end establishment will win by any means. Therefore it is my humble request to all people to don't waste their time in both cases victory is for script writer
People need to be awaken from long sleep and should be made aware of what goes behind close doors in parliament, in the offices of bureaucrats and high officials. We all agree that our amputated, so called justice system has deeply seated corruption, caused over time by politicians and bureaucrats. This stereotyped manner of governing people is not acceptable and has to be changed; and that is what PTI is promoting. May be they are not 100% correct, may be some of their demands are un-realistic, but it's a good change; especially, due to attempting to bring "Pakistani" on a single platform. A platform, where common man is given opportunity to weigh in his opinion and protest when needed.
As far as IK goes, he may sounds immature or pompous, but he is sincere with the people and that he has proven over numerous occasions. He does not wrap things around with lies and false promises; he is do-er in my mind and has the capacity to put this troubled and derailed nation back on track inshallah.
If PM wish to uphold democracy in the country he must be stepping down in no time prior to any unpleasant occurance PM should demonstrate the sense of maturity if he does not it may be a huge threat to democracy once again in his tenure.
It's so un dignified for PM to continue after the Model Town killings, alleged rigging complaints and disclosures by Addtl Sec ECP Afzal Khan. You have lost justification to rule this country. Your brother and former provincial law minister should have been arrested for not taking responsibility in the killings in Lahore and their conduct in delaying investigations and not filing FIR. They obstructed justice and should be arrested immediately. PM should resign to save the parliament.
@Sami: The killings that went on in Model Town are the sole responsibility of Tahirul Qadri who incited his followers to attack the police. Tahirul Qadri should be arrested for his anti state behaviour and charged for inciting violence. That is what would happen to him had he done this in Canada. Imran Khan is only wasting his time while surrounding himself with corrupt politicians of yesteryear. Imran Khan has shown that he cares more about his ego and becoming PM than about the country. No one should allow an elected PM to resign because this would set a bad trend for the future. In a developing country like Pakistan it's easy to find a few thousand people to march with you for free food and music. People now see that any faith in Imran Khan was misplaced. He is not fit to govern from a mental stand point.
All stakeholders are failed so far, who, then, will help and solve this dilemma if not military?
@Humza: Right for peaceful protest is a cornerstone of democracy. This argument that "mobs" should not be allowed to ask resignation from the PM is invalid. Let me remind you that PM is answerable to the people.
As for arresting IK and TuQ, why doesn't the government do that already? It doesn't have the guts to do so because this government is fake, void of moral authority and popular mandate (majority of Pakistani's hate them, in case you were sleeping).
It is very sad to see how two political parties are staging Dharna in Islamabad and forcing a democratically elected PM to set down.
Let them move a vote of No confidence in National Assembly to remove the PM if they think he has lost confidence
The path adopted by PTI and PAT is un-democratic and dangerous
What is it about Muslims that is at odds with democracy? Even Turkey is now turning totalitarian with Erdogan having way too much power. It is intriguing.
Resignation of PM does not equal Imran Khan as Prime Minister
@Asif: No , it is wrong to force PM to resign. Will IK be able to govern if he comes to power. What will stop any party to bring 20,000 people to Islamambad and demand his resignation.
How many meetings PMNS needs to resolve this issue????
After killing people and doing rigging you have left no option to resign and face justice.
Imran Khan does not mind taking Pakistan down with him just to fulfill his ambition of becoming the PM and he can make his new begum the First Lady.
@Asif: Allegations that are not substantiated by international observers mean nothing. No nation can survive if a mob of a few thousand descend on a capital and demand resignation of an elected PM. This will only beget the same behavior in the future if not worse. Nawaz Sharif should have Tahirul Qadri and Imran Khan arrested for their anti state behavior and for trying to undermine the country's economy. Imran Khan should resign as head of PTI and allow others to come forward and rebuild a party based on maturity.
"...The military insists it does not meddle in politics..."
Perhaps they can retain their present posture for a few more days to come. To the general public, with every passing day, it has become evident, that some leading politicians, who themselves were nurtured by the (now)ex-Generals and even introduced to foreign diplomats, further them in their political careers, also want to be a part of the game of musical chairs. Overconfident of their clout, they are inciting/inviting their erstwhile patrons, the men in khakis, to get involved, to save the nation once again. The military has acted, despite this flirtation, with greater sobriety.
Coming up with the right formula for a deal with these light-weight politicians, is apparently what is keeping them still in the barracks.
In case of such an intervention the public will utter a sigh of relief, despite a bit of outward whining. This desire to be ruled by an iron hand is not much different than in any other of other Muslim countries. Public feels secure under a military rule, willy-nilly rulers are taken to show a weakness of character.
Athenian Democracy is a dream that can be put off for another day.
PM sahib serious allegations are being made - it is disruptive and you are unable to do your job. Guilty or not the dignified thing to do is to resign. Other leaders will emerge to take helm of PML.