Despite the continuing attacks on Pakistan’s
security forces by militants, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is seeking
negotiations with the extremist groups to end the almost 12-year-old
bloodshed in the country.
Sharif has recently formed a four-member team
to negotiate with the militants on behalf of the government. The four
members are highly respected people and are acceptable to almost all
political and religious circles in Pakistan.
Pakistan has paid a heavy price for its
conflict with the militants during the last 12 years. More than 10,000
lives have been lost. Because of the ongoing violence, foreign
investment has dried up and the country is facing its worst economic and
political crisis. All political parties support Sharif’s peace
initiative.
Peace is the key factor in a country’s
foreign investment and industrial growth. All political groups must
stand united in efforts to put the country on right direction.
Khawaja Umer Farooq
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