At a time when Pakistan’s political landscape remains tense and deeply polarised, the recent meeting in Islamabad offered a rare moment of pause and reflection. Hosted and initiated by former Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhary, former Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail, and former Senator Dr Waseem Shahzad, the gathering brought together voices from media, civil society, and politics with a shared concern: the country’s rising political temperature.

The context of this dialogue cannot be ignored. Political space in Pakistan today appears increasingly restricted, with opposition activity — particularly that of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) — facing limitations. Public mobilisation, political expression, and organisational functioning have all come under strain.

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Meanwhile, the continued incarceration of PTI’s leadership and workers has become a central point of national debate, contributing to an atmosphere of uncertainty and frustration.

In such circumstances, dialogue often becomes the first casualty. Yet it is precisely in moments like........

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