DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Advisor to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on Information and Public Relation Barrister Dr. Saif, has welcomed the initiation of dialogue with Afghanistan by the federal government adding that the federal government has acted upon our repeated appeals by initiating the dialogue process, which is a positive development. However, excluding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from this crucial process reflects a lack of seriousness. Dr. Saif emphasized that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has remained the frontline and most affected province in the fight against terrorism and therefore must be included along with all other stakeholders in the peace talks.
He added that the KP government had submitted Terms of Reference (TORs) to the federal government three months ago, which also mentioned the involvement of tribal elders and other key stakeholders.
“Our proposed TORs can prove instrumental for the dialogue process. However, without taking stakeholders into confidence, the talks are unlikely to yield fruitful results,” he added. He further said that dialogue with Afghanistan is essential for lasting peace in the region, and it is imperative to include all relevant parties in this process.
