A citizens’ appeal In a deeply divisive and polarized political environment, charged with hatred and hostility, we the citizens of Pakistan are genuinely appalled at the degradation of our political atmosphere. We appeal to all parties and individuals of every political persuasion to pause for a moment and to take a step back. With anger, allegations and ill-will, we can neither reach a safe destination nor build a great nation. In fact we can end up destroying the only home that we have. We are convinced that we can come together in numerous ways with peace and goodwill for each other. We are convinced of the numerous ways we can rapidly reform this country and the numerous ways we can collectively endeavour for its peace and progress. We realise that incessant disagreements and pulling apart can only lead to irreparable circumstances. This is thus an appeal for peace, sanity and dialogue – the only path that can heal and lead Pakistan towards progress and prosperity. Signatories: Anis Haroon (Member Sindh, NCHR) Arif Hasan (Architect) Dr. Iftikhar Salahuddin (ENT Surgeon) Jameel Yusuf (Former Chief CPLC) Javed Jabbar (Author, Former Senator) Mushtaq Chhapra (Director TCF) Naeem Sadiq (Citizen) Nasira Iqbal (Justice Retired) Nasim Beg (CEO Arif Habib Investment) Nazim F Haji (Former Chief CPLC) Sabina Khatri (Kiran Foundation) Shahid Abdullah (Architect) Towfic Chinoy ( Entrepreneur ) Lal Majid Sultan (Lal's Chocolates) Ambareen Kazim Thompson ( E D -IAM KARACHI ) Dr. Zafar Zaidi ( The Indus Hospital) Dr. Abdul Bari Khan (CEO Indus Hospital & Health Network)