PM Gilani in meeting with PML-Q chief Ch.Shujaat Hussain at PM Secretariat in Islamabad.- File Photo by PPI

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday took Pakistan Muslim League – Q (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain into confidence about the proposed 20th Constitutional Amendment.

Talking to the PML-Q leader here at the Prime Minister House, Gilani also discussed present political situation in the country.

He said the political alliance with the PML-Q will continue as it would strengthen the democracy and the federation.

The PML-Q chief assured the prime minister that his party would extend full support to the government, as one of the coalition partners they were committed to resolve all important issues of national importance with consultation and consensus.

Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khursheed Shah and Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo were also present during the meeting.

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