report in The Island, Dec 9, 2023The government is planning to set up an independent Commission of Truth, Unity and Reconciliation through an Act of Parliament, the President’s Media Division has said. The concept paper for the draft legislation is being drafted in consultation with stakeholders and will soon be accessible for additional comments emphasising an inclusive approach to strengthen national unity through truth, transitional justice, reconciliation, reparation and social cohesion, the PMD has said,…
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by Rizwan Shehzad in The Express Tribune, Oct 18, 2023ISLAMABAD: In a major political breakthrough, the interim government on Tuesday reached out to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership, signalling an effort to create an environment conducive for the upcoming general elections. The day witnessed a flurry of unusual political activities as meetings that appeared to lay the groundwork for the polls opened the lines of communication with foes and erstwhile allies alike. The development followed…
By Shamindra Ferdinando in The Island, July 25, 2023Rebel SLPP MP Prof. Charitha Herath yesterday (24) urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to reach a consensus with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, and the ruling SLPP, regarding the post-war reconciliation process and devolution proposals before convening another All-Party Conference (APC). Herath said so addressing the media at their Nawala office. He stressed that the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government should speak with one voice on this matter. He said the APC…