Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday hosted a luncheon at Aiwan-e-Sadr in honour of senators belonging to various political parties.
The meeting reviewed the overall political situation in the country and abroad and took stock of the relief and reconstruction efforts underway in flood-affected regions.
Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry discussed with the participants matters related to their respective ministries.
The luncheon was attended by Senator Sherry Rehman, Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the Senate, Senator Manzoor Ahmed Kakar, Parliamentary Leader of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) in the Senate; Senator Ali Zafar of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI); Senator Ata-ur-Rahman, Parliamentary Leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F); Senator Hidayatullah of Awami National Party (ANP); and Senator Amir Chishti of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).
Gilani emphasised the importance of maintaining political engagement and cooperation among parliamentary representatives to address national challenges effectively.
He said that inclusive dialogue and collective efforts were essential for strengthening democracy and ensuring the well-being of the people.
Separately, Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah on Tuesday called on Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, wherein they reviewed ongoing relief and reconstruction activities in GB following recent floods and heavy rains that caused widespread damage in the region.
During the meeting, matters pertaining to the political situation, law and order situation and party affairs were also discussed.
Gilani expressed concern over the losses suffered by the people and emphasised the need for coordinated efforts by federal and Gilgit-Baltistan government institutions to ensure early rehabilitation of the affected families.
Governor Mehdi Shah briefed the acting president on the measures being undertaken by the regional administration to provide relief to the displaced persons and restore essential services.
He thanked Acting President Gilani for his keen interest and support for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.