Pakistan has not recognized Israel... any such decision would be taken in supreme national interests after due consultation of the parliament.

In Islamabad alone Aziz's government was forced to take military action codename Silence after chairing a meeting with the President. 2 billion in October 1999. Aziz remains active in political arena of the country and vigorously defended his financial policies.

In 2004 Aziz was nominated by the Pakistan Muslim League a conservative front for the position of Prime Minister after the resignation of Zafarullah Khan Jamali on 6 June 2004. 2 billion in October 1999. Reduction of poverty and inflation rates dropped to 3.