LOWER DIR: Political, religious and business community leaders at an all-parties conference (APC) organised by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) in Timergara on Thursday stressed the need for national unity and collective efforts to ensure the country’s security, stability and progress.

The conference was attended by representatives of various political, religious and traders’ organisations. Speakers underscored the importance of bringing together people from all schools of thought to address national challenges and strengthen social cohesion.

Among those who addressed the gathering were PMML Malakand division general secretary Sheikh Arifullah, Lower Dir president Haji Mahboob Zada, Abu Hamza Musleh, Mohammad Yasin, Amir Mohammad, Rafiullah, Haji Anwaruddin, Malik Ziaul Haq, Haji Ghufranullah Durrani, Hafiz Yaqoobur Rehman, Imran Nazir, Shamsur Rehman, Abu Talha and Ataullah Khan.

Published in Dawn, August 14th, 2026