Govt contacts opposition for smooth sailing of NA session Top Story January 23, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The government Friday contacted the opposition to seek its cooperation for smooth sailing of the current National Assembly session. The first meeting drew a blank. However, it was decided to meet again for the second round Monday afternoon prior to the session. The government team, led by Defense Minister Pervez Khattak, came into the chamber of the opposition leader to seek their cooperation. The government team was headed by Defense Minister Pervez Khattak and comprised Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan and PTI Chief Whip in the National Assembly Aamir Dogar.