President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday welcomed the efforts aimed at easing tension and promoting regional peace, warning that any military escalation involving Iran could destabilise the Gulf region, South Asia and Western Asia. “Any instability involving Iran, or any attempt to resolve issues through military means, carries grave risks. Such actions could …, undermine […]
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LLF Day 2 features dialogue on power and politics
The second day of the 14th Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) witnessed robust literary and intellectual discourse as a significant session, held in collaboration with the Wimbledon Book Festival, examined the personal, moral and social impact of power and politics. The session, titled ‘The Private Life of Power: How Politics Affects Friendships, Memory, and Moral Choice’, […]
Community dialogue brings Kurram areas back into immunisation network
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 […]
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 […]