Former president Dr. Arif Alvi has stated that dialogue is the only solution for the betterment of the country and said he will talk to anyone, insisting that he wants to hold talks and will keep inviting the relevant people for the purpose.
Speaking to the media in Lahore, the former president said he could not stop trying to hold talks, adding that he had been playing the role of a bridge and was ready to play that role further. "My failure is to accept failure," Dr Alvi stated.
Furthermore, he informed the media that he had held a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan on Thursday, adding that the former prime minister had sacrificed his ego.
"We have always defended the army and will continue to do so," Arif Alvi stressed.
Moreover, he said the freedom of the media was a golden option for Pakistan's survival, adding that if the media was free, timely information could be provided to the masses. "Do not hesitate to tell the truth, but avoid telling lies," he remarked, adding that rumours always destabilized the country.
The former president further said that the allegations of the six judges of the Islamabad High Court were appropriate, adding that the court had always been kept open so that all the processes were transparent. "Justice will be delivered only when the judiciary is independent," Alvi stressed.
He further said the recent visit of the Saudi delegation would be beneficial for the country. "Pakistan needs capital at this time," Alvi remarked.
