Community dialogues in the security-compromised Kurram district helped reopen several areas that had remained cut off for years from public health activities, including routine immunisation of children against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases. The approach of holding parleys with people and elders of different areas helped in achieving a highly difficult goal of initiating immunization, ensuring protection […]
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Sunny Deol’s controversial dialogue sparks viral sarcasm from Yasir Hussain
Pakistani actor and director Yasir Hussain has taken a swipe at Indian actor Sunny Deol after a controversial moment from the promotion of Deol’s upcoming film Border 2 went viral on social media. During a promotional event, Sunny Deol attempted to deliver a dialogue from the film in front of a live audience. The dialogue, […]
Ninth ThinkFest begins at Alhamra, reaffirming the power of dialogue and intellect
The 9th edition of Think Fest “Afkar-e-Taza” kicked off at the Lahore Arts Council Alhamra with great intellectual fervour and cultural vibrancy, marking a powerful beginning to one of Pakistan’s most influential platforms for ideas, dialogue and global thought. From its very first day, Think Fest reaffirmed its stature as a forum where history, politics, […]
PTI urges govt to hold ‘unconditional’ dialogue
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday urged the government to hold “unconditional” talks with the opposition, saying that there should be no conditions in dialogue between political parties. Speaking to the media, Gohar said that it was wrong to say that negotiations would only be held on specific topics. “It is wrong to […]
Rana Sanaullah congratulates Achakzai, calls for dialogue with opposition
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan on Friday congratulated Mahmood Khan Achakzai on his appointment as leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. At the same time, he renewed the government’s call for dialogue with opposition parties, emphasizing that the Prime Minister’s invitation for negotiations remains open. Read More: PM approves […]
Govt open to dialogue, PTI divided over talks, says minister
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, while terming dialogue another name for democracy, said on Thursday that the government is ready to hold talks with the opposition on all matters, but Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains divided on the issue of dialogue. Addressing a news conference here, he said dialogue is the best way […]
Sanaullah calls for dialogue among top ‘five figures’ to calm political situation
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday said that “confidence-building measures” between the five major players in the country would improve the political situation. The PTI earlier said that it will not engage in negotiations with the federal government. Party Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said the stance was taken following the […]
PM, MBS discuss regional developments, stress peace through dialogue
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and discussed and exchanged views on the regional situation and current developments. While expressing Pakistan’s complete solidarity with the Kingdom, the prime minister said […]
Dar to visit Beijing to co-chair Pak-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China to co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, scheduled to be held in Beijing on January 4, 2026. The deputy prime minister will visit China at the invitation of Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Communist […]
Here’s to Dialogue
The political climate has grown more febrile with each passing day, and the latest calls for dialogue reflect a mood many have long feared would never arrive. Ruling party leaders have, in recent days, emphasised that persistent confrontation is hollowing out the country’s democratic core. PML-N stalwarts at a condolence meeting in Lahore urged restraint […]