ISLAMABAD,NOV 23, (DNA) -Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz on Wednesday chaired Federal Cabinetmeeting in Islamabad and discussed a 16-point agenda pertaining to issues of national importance.

Sources told that the decisions of Economic Coordination Committee were also accepted.

The meeting also gave approval for signing of memorandum of understanding between Pakistan and South Africa on defence industrial cooperation and MoU between Pakistan and Malaysian anti-corruption commission for strengthening cooperation in preventing and combating corruption.

The cabinet strongly condemned unprovoked Indian firing on the Line of Control and condoled with the families of the martyrs.

The meeting also gave approval for signing of memorandum of understanding between Pakistan and South Africa on defence industrial cooperation and MoU between Pakistan and Malaysian anti-corruption commission for strengthening cooperation in preventing and combating corruption.

The cabinet would also deliberate over issues related to Indian violations at Line of Control (LoC) and repatriation of Afghan immigrants would also be taken under discussion. According to sources, a 16 point agenda would be discussed during the cabinet meeting.

The meeting is expected to approve a visa policy for Afghan immigrants as well besides approving amendments in Public Procurement Rules 2004.

PM Nawaz will inspect progress in economical development while ongoing political and security situation of the country would also be reviewed.

The attendees would exchange views regarding participation of Pakistan in Heart of Asia Conference to be held in India although Sartaj Aziz had already hinted at visiting India for the said purpose.=DNA

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