Islamabad:A delegation from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, led by MQM Convener and Federal Minister for Education Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting involved discussions on the overall political landscape of the country. Prime Minister Sharif briefed the delegation about the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, explaining that the government had to make a challenging decision in the best interest of the region's people. He emphasized that extensive efforts were made to avoid such a drastic measure.

Prime Minister Sharif further stated that the government had engaged in negotiations with sincerity but was met with a lack of positive response. He highlighted the increasing terrorist attacks targeting civilians and security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, criticizing the provincial government for its failure to publicly oppose terrorist groups.

Additionally, Prime Minister Sharif described the long march as a plot to undermine the country's economic progress. The MQM delegation reassured the Prime Minister of their complete support for the government's decisions regarding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.