Minail

Parliamentary Expert | Communications, Peace & Security, Sustainable Development | Chevening Scholar | Creative. Cynic. Political fanatic. Idealist. Dreamer.

[Minail @minail]

“You were born with the ability to change someone's life - don't ever waste it.”

[Dan Qayyum @DanQayyum]

https://t.co/GL10vno2zn

[Raza Ahmad Rumi @Razarumi]

Successive governments have turned civilian awards into a joke through partisan (often embarrassing) choices. Worse, bureaucrats now get decorated for simply doing their jobs. (Btw they control the nominations). Even deserving recipients end up tainted by the loss of credibility.

[Seyed Abbas Araghchi @araghchi]

Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value.

Shared Iran's position concerning workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran. Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy.

[Murtaza Solangi @murtazasolangi]

Pakistan has paid more than its due share for peace within and without. Even during current conflict resolution effort, Pakistan has paid more than its share. The people of the twin cities of #Islamabad and #Rawalpindi have suffered a lot during the periods of the dialogue. The people have missed work, business opportunities, students have missed schools just to ensure safety of our foreign guests. I am sure the state functionaries feel the pain of the inconvenience caused to common man and sincerely thank them for their sacrifices for the regional and global peace that benefits us as well.
Thank you #Islamabad and #Rawalpindi

@PresOfPakistan @CMShehbaz @TararAttaullah

[Dan Qayyum @DanQayyum]

Every issue you have listed is real. I have written about them elsewhere and will again. This piece was about the people, not the system. As for Pakistanis leaving if given the chance: many do. And then they carry Pakistan with them so fiercely that they build communities, raise their children bilingual, cook biryani for their neighbours in Toronto, and name their kids after grandparents they left behind in Lahore. That is the point. The love is not conditional on the governance being good. It exists despite the governance being terrible. That is what makes it worth writing about.

[Dan Qayyum @DanQayyum]

"What drives Pakistani hospitality is not generosity in the Western sense. It is honour. Hosting someone, even a stranger, even with a cup of tea you cannot really afford, is an act of personal dignity. The host is not doing you a favour. They are doing something for themselves: fulfilling a code that says a guest in your presence is your responsibility, your privilege, and your reputation. "

[Syed Ali Abbas Zaidi @Ali_Abbas_Zaidi]

Amid talk of a peace deal of the century, Islamabad turns purple with jacaranda blossom.

[Video by TehsinRazi]

[SenatorSherryRehman @sherryrehman]

Am so glad you celebrated #AshaBhosle in her death @AzharAbbas3 . She has to her credit the highest number of recorded songs anywhere in the world. She did not just belong to one country, she defined an entire era of South Asian melodic content along with Noor Jehan, who celebrated Asha as well,and vice versa. More than one generation grew up humming Bhosle’s signature film tracks. Please, let’s not lose all perspective here @reportpemra and start policing cultural transitions. #RIPashabhosle

[Hamid Mir حامد میر @HamidMirPAK]

This is the same place which was bombed by Indians last year in May and they claimed total destruction. All delegations arrived at the same place.

[War Analyst @War_Analysts]

"Pakistan Saves the World and Civilization" 🇵🇰

[Mian Ali Ashfaq @MianAliAshfaq]

Loving the Pakistani Spirit here 😘🇵🇰❤️

[TIME @TIME]

Pakistan’s capital will be thrust into an unfamiliar global spotlight this weekend when it hosts arguably the most consequential diplomatic meeting of recent years. https://t.co/EbFNHfo37x

[Khurram Husain @KhurramHusain]

I have waited many years, decades even, to write these words and the day has finally arrived. Today I am proud to be a Pakistani.

My piece in Dawn today.

https://t.co/BA23yaEpV0

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: Iran's deputy Foreign Minister says they were "on the verge" of responding to the ceasefire violation last night, but Pakistan intervened

https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3

📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

[Vali Nasr @vali_nasr]

This could open a whole new and longer conflict in Persian Gulf beyond even if there is U.S. Iran agreement

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran https://t.co/LMzkLPQ520

[Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz]

As we proceed to *Islamabad Talks*, I wish to extend our deepest and sincere gratitude to our brotherly countries People’s Republic of China, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Türkiye, Arab Republic of Egypt and State of Qatar for extending invaluable and all out support towards reaching the ceasefire and giving peaceful diplomatic efforts a chance to seek a comprehensive and conclusive end to the conflict.

I would also like to deeply appreciate and thank our brotherly countries of Gulf Cooperation Council, whose consistent support and commitment to peace and stability in the region remains quintessential for our efforts.

The leadership of all our brotherly countries and United States of America demonstrated exceptional strategic foresight, sagacity and patience in giving peace a chance.

I also thank all our partners and friends across the globe who have reached out and acknowledged Pakistan’s sincere efforts for the global peace.

Let us all work together to forge a lasting peace in the region and beyond!

[Minail @minail]

@AnasMallick The problem is that now tone deaf courier services such as Postex are now actually using whatsapp codes and refuse to deliver without it