PM Shehbaz discusses Arshad Sharif's murder with Kenyan president

• PM thanks president for cooperation to investigation teams. 
• Emphasises Pakistan attached great importance to Sharif's case.
• Two leaders also discuss bilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to the President of Kenya, Dr William Ruto, about the issue of the murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya.

The prime minister held a telephonic conversation with the Kenyan president on Monday, during which the former thanked the latter for the cooperation extended to Pakistani investigation teams so far.  

PM Shehbaz emphasised that Pakistan attached great importance to Sharif's case, requesting further cooperation from the Kenyan side during the course of the investigation in bringing the matter to closure for the family and the people of Pakistan.

President Ruto assured the premier of full support and cooperation in the matter. 

During the conversation, the two leaders also discussed bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest.

Highlighting the significance Pakistan attached to its relations with Africa, the premier conveyed the nation's strong desire to strengthen its historical ties with Kenya in all areas of cooperation.

The assassination of the journalist has gained significance in Pakistan and the government has sent a special joint investigation team (JIT) to Kenya to collect facts surrounding the gruesome murder. 

Last week, the Supreme Court had asked the JIT to submit the complete fact-finding report of Sharif's murder within a month before adjourning the hearing till March. 

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial told the investigating team to "do what you have to do but get to the facts".