Pakistan, May 4 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at their Jati Umra residence in Lahore on Sunday, a statement issued by the PM's Office (PMO) said, adding that the Middle East conflict and the political situation in the country were discussed during the meeting. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was also present on the occasion. The PMO statement said the premier briefed Nawaz on the "situation in the country" and exchanged views on the political situation.

He further informed him about the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan's efforts for the restoration of peace in the region, the statement added. The conflict in the Middle East began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. And while...