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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani meets President Asif Ali Zardari at the presidency in Islamabad. – File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the presidency on Tuesday.

Current political situation and law and order situation of the country were discussed during the meeting.

The president briefed the prime minister about his meeting on Karachi’s law and order situation on Monday. Situation in Balochistan was also discussed.

Issues relating to the power crisis in the country and the measures taken thus far to redress the situation were also came under discussion.

The both executives also discussed forthcoming budget session of the parliament.

The president also briefed the premier about his visit to Chicago to attend Nato summit.

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