Fazal, Wali offer mediation between PPP and PML-N

LAHORE: JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman and ANP chief Asfandyar Wali made separate offers to mediate between the PPP and the PML-N on Thursday. Fazl called former Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif and offered to help the two parties reconcile, according to a private TV channel. It said Shahbaz responded positively to the offer. Asfandyar Wali had a telephone conversation with President Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, another private TV channel reported. NWFP Information Minister Ifitikhar Hussain told the channel they discussed prevailing tension between the PPP and PML-N. The ANP chief stressed the need for reconciliation and assured both the leaders of his support and cooperation. daily times monitor