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Summary Prime Minister Raja Pervez discussed reopening of NATO supply route with President Asif Ali Zardari.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed issues regarding the current political scenario and reopening of NATO supplies.The Prime Minister has also summoned the meeting of the cabinets Defence Committee to discuss issues related to the NATO supply route.ISAF Commander Gen John Allen, in his second visit to Pakistan during a week, had arrived Islamabad on Sunday, to finalise the reopening of NATO supplies.Pakistan’s ambassador to Washington, Sherry Rehman, is also expected to arrive in Islamabad to discuss and brief the authorities regarding the restoration of the supplies.Pakistan halted NATO supplies to Afghanistan, after the US air-strike on the Salala check post, which killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.The both leaders also discussed the cross border attacks from Afghan forces and Taliban militants, which killed army personnel and civilians.Over all political situation and Law and order in the country particularly Balochistan were discussed during the meeting.The Prime Minister also briefed the President about the various steps being taken by the government to tackle the energy crises.
