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The event brought together prominent political leaders and peace advocates from both countries, including Sheikh Farooq Abdullah, Farhatullah Babar, and Shamshad Ahmed Khan, among others.The dialogue focused on rebuilding trust and re-establishing communication channels between the two nations, particularly in the aftermath of the May 2025 war. DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI: Member National Assembly (MNA) Isphanyar Bhandara has emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence between Pakistan and India, saying that nations cannot choose their neighbors and must therefore opt for mutual understanding. Bhandara made these remarks during a high-level India-Pakistan peace dialogue hosted by the Center for Peace and Progress via Zoom. 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