ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik met with President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Aiwan-i-Sadr on Saturday and informed him about the law and order situation in the country on the occasion of Eidul Azha.

The interior minister briefed the president on the security measures taken by his ministry to ensure peace on the occasion.

The president appreciated the efforts of the interior minister in maintaining law and order on the eve of Eidul Azha and on the occasion when the faithfuls offered Eid prayers in different parts of the country.

He also expressed his satisfaction over the law and order situation.