{"id":1159742,"date":"2026-02-09T22:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1159742"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:57:46","slug":"achakzai-urges-collective-efforts-to-address-national-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/achakzai-urges-collective-efforts-to-address-national-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Achakzai urges collective efforts to address national challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP): Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Monday stressed the need for collective efforts, dialogue and cooperation to resolve the country\u2019s pressing national issues.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking in the National Assembly, Achakzai said farmers in Punjab were being forced to discard their crops due to economic and policy difficulties, while Sindh continued to face disputes over water distribution.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said that Balochistan was grappling with persistent security problems, which required urgent and sincere attention from all stakeholders.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The opposition leader said mistakes were inevitable in governance but emphasized that they must be acknowledged and rectified through dialogue rather than confrontation.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He called for strengthening cooperation among the federation and the provinces to restore trust and stability.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Strongly condemning all forms of terrorism, he referred to recent suicide attacks and bomb blasts in various parts of the country that claimed precious lives and left many others injured, including political leaders.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said such incidents underscored the gravity of the security situation and the need for a united national response.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Achakzai also stressed the importance of strengthening transparent democratic processes and institutional dialogue to address political and security challenges.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He suggested engaging the United Nations Secretary-General to mobilize international support in dealing with the deteriorating security situation, particularly in conflict-affected regions.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP): Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Monday stressed the need for collective efforts, dialogue and cooperation to resolve the country\u2019s pressing national issues. 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