PPP leader and former Punjab governor meets Nawaz Sharif in London

• Former Punjab governor meets Nawaz Sharif to discuss South Punjab politics.
  
• I am indebted to Nawaz Sharif and I will never forget that, says Mehmood.
• Estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen is also in London these days. 

LONDON: PPP leader and former Punjab governor Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood met ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss the politics of South Punjab in detail. 

The meeting, which lasted over two hours, took place at Hasan Nawaz Sharif’s office, which is at a two minute walking distance from Mehmood's London apartment near Park Lane. Former finance minister and Nawaz's aide, Ishaq Dar, was also present during the meeting. 

Speaking to this correspondent, Mehmood confirmed meeting Nawaz, saying that the PPP leadership knew about the close relations he enjoyed with Nawaz. 

 "I can confirm that I met Nawaz Sharif in London," he said.

"I met Nawaz when he was in jail and I will meet him again. I am indebted to him and I will never forget that. I have a lot of respect for Nawaz Sharif and we have enjoyed this relationship for a long time.

"It's beyond and above politics. We did discuss politics and everything else. I had also visited him when Begum Kulsoom Nawaz passed away," he added.

Mehmood said his relationship with the former prime minister is "personal", adding that "I have always been there in the good and bad times of the Sharif family".

“I will meet Nawaz Sharif again when needed,” said the former governor, whose two sons are currently PPP legislators from Southern Punjab. 

A day after Mehmood met Nawaz, PPP leader Faryal Talpur also met him at his flat to discuss the political situation of Pakistan.

A PPP source said that Faryal will stay in London for two weeks to hold political meetings with the local leadership. 

It is important to note that former PTI leader Jahangir Tareen and his son Ali Tareen are also in London these days but they have not met anyone as they are keeping their visit private.

It is also worth mentioning that Mehmood is the chairman of the JDW group, of which Tareen is the major shareholder.

Meanwhile, PML-N leader Ayaz Sadiq has been in London since last week and has met Nawaz three times at his office.