National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has urged all political factions to unite in dialogue, expressing concerns that incessant dredging up of past disputes was hindering the nation's progress. He pointed out that the political leadership must keep in mind the consequences of the ongoing predicaments. The comments of the NA speaker were in response to a query regarding the 2017 Faizabad sit-in, specifically whether all participants and facts should be revealed. Asked about the appropriateness of demanding accountability from former military officials, Ashraf said the practice of continually dissecting and disputing the past would stunt the march towards progress. NA Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf further criticised the habit of raking up past controversies and remaining tongue-tied when they occurred.

Source: The Nation November 06, 2023 13:02 UTC