Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party have reiterated their resolve to make every effort for upholding the rule of law and democracy in the country.

These views were expressed by leaders of both parties after their consultative meeting in Islamabad to resolve the political crisis in the country.

Talking to newsmen after their meeting, PPP leader Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani said initially, they are building consensus among the allied parties and will move to other parties later on.

Representing PML-N, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan on the occasion said dialogue is the only way forward to bring the country out of the crisis situation.

Earlier, the PPP delegation also met Awami National Party leadership.