ISLAMABAD, JUN 17 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif acalled on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The meeting discussed the prevailing political and economic situation in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning and Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal,Federal Minister for law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar and Senator Saleem Manviwalla were also present during the meeting.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister briefed the President on his recent official visit to the United Arab Emirates and also shared key features of the federal budget.

President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized that the federal budget should prioritize the welfare and uplift of the common man, particularly workers and low-income groups. He underscored that the salaried class, pensioners, labourers, and underprivileged segments of society are facing serious challenges, and effective measures must be taken to alleviate their burden.

The President highlighted the need for employment generation and  social protection initiatives to support the poor and vulnerable sections of the population.