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  • Jan 23rd, 2010
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Former President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan on Friday called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the legal implications of the Supreme Court's detailed judgement on the National Reconciliation Ordinance. Aitzaz briefed the President about legal and constitutional matters relating to the apex court decision, reliable sources in the Presidency told Business Recorder.

According to the sources, the President would adopt the future strategy in accordance with the guidance of Barrister Aitzaz. The sources said Aitzaz has already refused to defend the government on the NRO, however, he assured the President that he would provide legal support to the government on the issue. Earlier, a one-on-one meting was held between President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. They discussed the NRO verdict and the overall situation in the country, sources said, adding that both leaders also discussed Local Body System particularly with reference to Sindh.

Law Minister Dr Babar Awan also briefed the President and the Prime Minister on the constitutional and legal implications of the apex court's detailed verdict on the NRO, the sources added.

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