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DUBAI – Indian and Pakistani parliamentarians and experts have called for a sustained dialogue process, adding that candid and consistent dialogue aimed at conflict resolution can only take place when the two States recognise and address the issues such as those included in the Composite Dialogue 1997 and the Comprehensive Dialogue 2015.
They were speaking at the concluding session of the fifth round of dialogue between Pakistani and Indian Legislators and Public Officials, organised by civil society organisation PILDAT on Sunday, in UAE.
In a joint statement issued after the meeting, they reiterated the earlier demand that India and Pakistan should put in place policies ensuring ease of access, travel and reporting by journalists from both countries.
The dialogue was based on the topics such as “Role of Media in Improving Relations between Pakistan and India” and “How to Positively Take Forward the ‘Fight Poverty’ Agenda”.
In the session focused on “Role of Media in Improving Relations between Pakistan and India,” the participants underscored that while media could play a positive role in influencing relations between the two countries, the essential responsibility to chart a course in this regard remains that of the elected leadership in both India and Pakistan.
Mr. @umshami making his point at #PAKINDIADIALOGUEpic.twitter.com/BUUOK7qBkj
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Media in both countries must develop priority policies to positively influence relations @SassuiPalijo
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Norms of humanity, decency must remain important for media in India and Pakistan in reporting on relations @MahtabRashdipic.twitter.com/XTBHdVKcJj
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Media requires political space to play a positive role in improving relations @ranajawad pic.twitter.com/kRxbiQmhqD
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Given the recent experience of the Heart of Asia Conference, the participants observed that in inter-State relationships, due consideration, courtesy and diplomatic protocol must be observed. Similarly, media should be given access without hindrance to cover all such events.
While promoting a balanced and positive approach in the media of both countries towards improving relations, the dialogue recognised and appreciated the diversity of opinion in the Indian and Pakistan media.
In doing so, the participants recalled the earlier Joint Communiqué of March 10, 2016, on the subject that urged media in both countries towards the requirements of objective and professional reporting upholding the core values and cardinal principles of journalism. In particular, sensationalism and negative hype must be avoided.
The participants highlighted multiple challenges in covering Pakistan-India relationship and felt that an enabling environment for free and fair reporting must be ensured.
There are gatekeeper, technology, media issues but mainly media run as business interests can’t resolve Pak-Idnia relations @jyotikpic.twitter.com/DU6dZLESMB
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Neither elected Govt nor media have the power to improve Pak-India relations, says @Tallal_MNA pic.twitter.com/bUd8a5Zl4Y
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
India facing more critical issues after demonetisation @manaman_chhinapic.twitter.com/Lr6nUmue5P
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Underlining the critical need for positive and continuous engagement between Pakistani and Indian media, participants highlighted that institutional arrangements in two countries through the respective professional associations and forums of owners, editors and journalists must be facilitated for dialogue.
The participants highlighted the continuing issue of the inability of news organisations in India and Pakistan to appoint reporters in each others’ countries. They underscored that lack of access for media to locations in the other country and obstacles in obtaining visas for journalists of both countries remain key issues hampering an informed portrayal of each country.
The participants also reiterated the earlier recommendation that requires initiatives in both conventional mainstream media and social media by individuals and enterprises of the two countries to promote an entirely new collaborative, cooperative mindset. They highlighted that the phenomenal growth in new digital media has enormous potential for positive engagement between Pakistani and Indian citizens. At the same time, new hazards have emerged that require further deliberations.
In the session seeking participants’ advice on “How to Positively Take Forward the ‘Fight Poverty’ Agenda”, the participants highlighted that South Asia has the highest incidence of poverty in the world. While each country has specific conditions behind poverty, a distinct part is played by narrow definitions of national security which exacerbate poverty and lead to instability.
Poverty and poverty alleviation are critical issue that must help redefine our security priorities in Pakistan and India @Shafqat_Mahmoodpic.twitter.com/uI91ZMPafn
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Bizarre overreaction of States and statesmen to media in India and Pakistan; States must be more assertive pic.twitter.com/5ZdfuSELZ8
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Shouldn’t be approached just as a foreign policy but as a human issue affecting lives of citizens in & @shaistapervaizpic.twitter.com/SmV7LuIySo
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
The participants also believed that resolution of disputes between Pakistan and India can indeed free-up resources for poverty alleviation. They further stressed that poverty offers a critical challenge for both India and Pakistan and both countries should share successful policies and practices in alleviating poverty. In particular, media should extensively report on success stories from the other country as well.
The participants also highlighted that the challenge of poverty in South Asia is directly linked with the size of the population. Effective policies to manage population growth are intrinsic to poverty alleviation.
Upon a news appearing that Im joining Pak-India Dialogue, I got many calls expressing warmth and support @NandMahariapic.twitter.com/VOwTAY9Bgb
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
While resource crunch is one key issue, effective, transparent and corruption-free State spending, and inclusive governance through local self-government, can alleviate poverty in both countries. The participants underlined the critical role in this regard of enhanced participation of women at all tiers of government.
They resolved to use their respective linkages with legislatures and professional for a to project the content and recommendations for action as given in the Joint Statement.
Pakistani delegates who were headed by Senator (r) Javed Jabbar, former federal minister for Information & Media Development, included Usman Mujib Shami, Executive Editor, Daily Pakistan, Ghazi Salahuddin, senior journalist/columnist–The News, Rana Jawad, Director News, Geo News, PML-N MPA Ayesha Javed, PML-N MPA Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, PPPP Senator Sassui Palijo, Sindh, PTI MNA Dr. Arif Alvi, PML-N MNA Muhammad Tallal Chaudry.
While delegates from India, headed by Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Member of the Indian Parliament and Union Minister of India, included Mr Adarsh Shastri, MLA, Delhi Legislative Assembly, Dwarka (Delhi), Aam Admi Party – AAP, Mr. Nand Kishore Maharia.
The PILDAT team conceptualising, supporting and facilitating the Dialogue included: PILDAT President Ahmed Bilal Mehboob, Joint Director Aasiya Riaz, and Projects Manager Shahira Khan.
https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pak...cuss-experiences-on-governance-and-democracy/
They were speaking at the concluding session of the fifth round of dialogue between Pakistani and Indian Legislators and Public Officials, organised by civil society organisation PILDAT on Sunday, in UAE.
In a joint statement issued after the meeting, they reiterated the earlier demand that India and Pakistan should put in place policies ensuring ease of access, travel and reporting by journalists from both countries.
The dialogue was based on the topics such as “Role of Media in Improving Relations between Pakistan and India” and “How to Positively Take Forward the ‘Fight Poverty’ Agenda”.
In the session focused on “Role of Media in Improving Relations between Pakistan and India,” the participants underscored that while media could play a positive role in influencing relations between the two countries, the essential responsibility to chart a course in this regard remains that of the elected leadership in both India and Pakistan.
Mr. @umshami making his point at #PAKINDIADIALOGUEpic.twitter.com/BUUOK7qBkj
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Media in both countries must develop priority policies to positively influence relations @SassuiPalijo
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Norms of humanity, decency must remain important for media in India and Pakistan in reporting on relations @MahtabRashdipic.twitter.com/XTBHdVKcJj
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Media requires political space to play a positive role in improving relations @ranajawad pic.twitter.com/kRxbiQmhqD
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Given the recent experience of the Heart of Asia Conference, the participants observed that in inter-State relationships, due consideration, courtesy and diplomatic protocol must be observed. Similarly, media should be given access without hindrance to cover all such events.
While promoting a balanced and positive approach in the media of both countries towards improving relations, the dialogue recognised and appreciated the diversity of opinion in the Indian and Pakistan media.
In doing so, the participants recalled the earlier Joint Communiqué of March 10, 2016, on the subject that urged media in both countries towards the requirements of objective and professional reporting upholding the core values and cardinal principles of journalism. In particular, sensationalism and negative hype must be avoided.
The participants highlighted multiple challenges in covering Pakistan-India relationship and felt that an enabling environment for free and fair reporting must be ensured.
There are gatekeeper, technology, media issues but mainly media run as business interests can’t resolve Pak-Idnia relations @jyotikpic.twitter.com/DU6dZLESMB
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Neither elected Govt nor media have the power to improve Pak-India relations, says @Tallal_MNA pic.twitter.com/bUd8a5Zl4Y
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
India facing more critical issues after demonetisation @manaman_chhinapic.twitter.com/Lr6nUmue5P
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Underlining the critical need for positive and continuous engagement between Pakistani and Indian media, participants highlighted that institutional arrangements in two countries through the respective professional associations and forums of owners, editors and journalists must be facilitated for dialogue.
The participants highlighted the continuing issue of the inability of news organisations in India and Pakistan to appoint reporters in each others’ countries. They underscored that lack of access for media to locations in the other country and obstacles in obtaining visas for journalists of both countries remain key issues hampering an informed portrayal of each country.
The participants also reiterated the earlier recommendation that requires initiatives in both conventional mainstream media and social media by individuals and enterprises of the two countries to promote an entirely new collaborative, cooperative mindset. They highlighted that the phenomenal growth in new digital media has enormous potential for positive engagement between Pakistani and Indian citizens. At the same time, new hazards have emerged that require further deliberations.
In the session seeking participants’ advice on “How to Positively Take Forward the ‘Fight Poverty’ Agenda”, the participants highlighted that South Asia has the highest incidence of poverty in the world. While each country has specific conditions behind poverty, a distinct part is played by narrow definitions of national security which exacerbate poverty and lead to instability.
Poverty and poverty alleviation are critical issue that must help redefine our security priorities in Pakistan and India @Shafqat_Mahmoodpic.twitter.com/uI91ZMPafn
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Bizarre overreaction of States and statesmen to media in India and Pakistan; States must be more assertive pic.twitter.com/5ZdfuSELZ8
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
Shouldn’t be approached just as a foreign policy but as a human issue affecting lives of citizens in & @shaistapervaizpic.twitter.com/SmV7LuIySo
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
The participants also believed that resolution of disputes between Pakistan and India can indeed free-up resources for poverty alleviation. They further stressed that poverty offers a critical challenge for both India and Pakistan and both countries should share successful policies and practices in alleviating poverty. In particular, media should extensively report on success stories from the other country as well.
The participants also highlighted that the challenge of poverty in South Asia is directly linked with the size of the population. Effective policies to manage population growth are intrinsic to poverty alleviation.
Upon a news appearing that Im joining Pak-India Dialogue, I got many calls expressing warmth and support @NandMahariapic.twitter.com/VOwTAY9Bgb
— PILDAT, Pakistan (@Pildat) December 11, 2016
While resource crunch is one key issue, effective, transparent and corruption-free State spending, and inclusive governance through local self-government, can alleviate poverty in both countries. The participants underlined the critical role in this regard of enhanced participation of women at all tiers of government.
They resolved to use their respective linkages with legislatures and professional for a to project the content and recommendations for action as given in the Joint Statement.
Pakistani delegates who were headed by Senator (r) Javed Jabbar, former federal minister for Information & Media Development, included Usman Mujib Shami, Executive Editor, Daily Pakistan, Ghazi Salahuddin, senior journalist/columnist–The News, Rana Jawad, Director News, Geo News, PML-N MPA Ayesha Javed, PML-N MPA Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, PPPP Senator Sassui Palijo, Sindh, PTI MNA Dr. Arif Alvi, PML-N MNA Muhammad Tallal Chaudry.
While delegates from India, headed by Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Member of the Indian Parliament and Union Minister of India, included Mr Adarsh Shastri, MLA, Delhi Legislative Assembly, Dwarka (Delhi), Aam Admi Party – AAP, Mr. Nand Kishore Maharia.
The PILDAT team conceptualising, supporting and facilitating the Dialogue included: PILDAT President Ahmed Bilal Mehboob, Joint Director Aasiya Riaz, and Projects Manager Shahira Khan.
https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pak...cuss-experiences-on-governance-and-democracy/
