Pervaiz Elahi meets Fazlur Rehman as deadlock over Azadi March persists.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid leader and Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi expressed on Wednesday hopes for a breakthrough in talks with the Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl to end its sit-in in Islamabad.

The PML-Q leader held a meeting with JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad Wednesday.

Speaking to the media, he said talks between the two sides would succeed, however, it would take some time. 'Wait for now and pray,' Elahi told reporters. He added he would keep meeting the JUI-F chief as they had cordial ties.

However, the PML-Q leader didn't respond to questions as to when would the sit-in end and whether the prime minister would step down.

Elahi said progress on talks continues and different options are under consideration. He said this is a difficult situation and nation need to have patience. He said efforts are being made in...