ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called off a meeting with former President Asif Zardari after the latter faced outcry following his criticism on army, Samaa reported.
Both the leaders were scheduled to hold a meeting in Prime Minister House Islamabad today.
PPP sources confirmed that PM called off the meeting while PM House spokesperson refused to issue a comment over why the meeting has been cancelled.
PM Nawaz and Asif ali Zardari
Earlier, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while reacting to the statement of former President Asif Zardari said that criticism on army is inappropriate.
Armed forces are playing a crucial role in operation Zarb-e-Azb and implementation of National Action Plan," PM added.
He said that the whole nation is supporting armed forces.
The development came a day after the outburst of Zardari on Pakistan army.
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