LONDON/ISLAMABAD: PML-N supreme Nawaz Sharif while expressing annoyance over party defeat in by polls has directed the party to start making preparations from now for future by polls.

Nawaz Sharif has further said organizational changes be also made in consultation with Maryam Nawaz. However he has not given any time frame in connection with his return to country.

Source said meeting was held under Nawaz Sharif through video link which was attended by party senior leaders including Prime Minister (PM) Shahbaz Sharif.

A detailed review of party defeat in by polls in Punjab was taken in the meeting. The party described the inflation real cause which led to defeat in by polls.

Nawaz Sharif directed party leadership to enhance contacts with party workers and launch campaign

from now for future by polls. He also directed to make organizational changes in the party in consultation with Maryam Nawaz to reactivate party.

The participants also exchanged views on political and economic situation of the country. They declared the steps by federal government to contain price hike insufficient.

PML-N leaders also discussed about Nawaz Sharif return to country.

PML-N supremo said he was worried over the economic situation of the country. The poor segments of society have been adversely affected due to inflation.

I am anxious to return to country. Soon I will be among the party workers, he announced.