THIS refers to the report `PM suggests grand dialogue among all stakeholders` (June 6). The government`s offer of holding a `grand dialogue` involving all stakeholders for the sake of the country`s progress and development is a welcome step and indicates the government`s sincerity in steering the country out of the current crisis which is actually a bunch of crises. The same report also carried the stance of the opposition which is willing to talk about nothing but election timeline.
Whether it is public health, education, or economic development, the priorities of the government are clear. Anything and everything that lessens people`s worries and addresses their problems is up on the agenda.
Although the opposition and the media are criticising the government over soaring inflation, one must look into the reality.
The common man is under the burden of unprecedented hyperinflation owing to imprudent decisions of the previous government in the shape of harsh terms and conditions agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). You reap what you sow, goes the maxim, and, as a nation, we are doing just that.
The outright rejection of the government`s suggestion of a grand dialogue to build some sort of consensus on critical issues by the opposition makes one wonder what exactly is the plan. The situation calls for one and all to rise above petty politics and accord primacy to the national interest.
One should be beyond personal likes and dislikes and focus on the progress and prosperity of the nation. One hopes the opposition would be sincere enough to the cause of greater good by being an active player in the dialogue process.
On its part, the government needs to make sure that the proposed dialogue is really meant for the welfare of the public in the truest possible sense. Mere words will not do anything if they are not backed by actions.
