Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. — Photo by AFP

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has convened an All Parties Conference (APC) Thursday to discuss with political leaders serious challenges to national security and to forge a united stance in the face of US pressure and serious allegations levelled against the armed forces and the ISI.

In the upcoming conference, political leaders would be briefed by concerned officials over the latest challenges to national security.

The meeting would also discuss way to deal with these challenges.

Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Gilani telephoned leaders of various political parties and invited them to attend the national conference.

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