ISLAMABAD, May 17, 2011 (Balochistan Times): Commending the joint session of Parliament on the Abbottabad operation, the Aman Ittehad has said that such actions are crucial to balance the civil-military relationship, uphold parliamentary supremacy, strengthen democracy, promote accountability and pursue a policy of peace within the country, region and also globally. According to a press release, Aman Ittehad emphasized that while it is important to present a united front to the international...

ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of delegates from across Pakistan attended the Aman Ittehad National Convention on Thursday at Lok Virsa in Islamabad and called for the constitution of a new “social contract” between the people and the state. They said the country needs to transform from a “security state” into a “true welfare state”. A number of artists, including Arieb Azhar, performed at the gathering to give a message of unity and integration to those deprived of their basic human rights. The national...

ISLAMABAD: Aman Ittehad will hold a national convention at Lok Virsa Open Air Theatre here tomorrow (Thursday) and hundreds of delegates from across the country will attend the event. According to a press release issued by Aman Ittehad here Tuesday, the participants of the convention will discuss a new social contract that will help shift Pakistan from a security to a welfare state. The convention will also celebrate the colours of Pakistan. Araib Azhar and other popular folk artistes from different parts of the country will perform at the event....

LAHORE - Aman Itihad held a convention at the Ali Institute on Thursday. A group of people, 'who felt a need of new social charter to ensure the dignity of the citizens,' initiated the conventions by the Aman Itihad two years ago. The key features, which were suggested for the new social charter, were presented in the convention that was opened by Rashida Dohad. IA Rehman, while talking about the 'intense, extremist and militant situation', stressed the need of a 'new social charter'. He pointed out how the state obstructed provision of food security by...

LAHORE: Aman Ittehad Provincial Convention, on Wednesday, attracted over 1,500 men, women and children at the Ali Institute Auditorium, Ferozepur Road. Prominent among those present there included HRCP Director IA Rehman, Aman Ittehad Punjab Convener Irfan Mufti, Rashida Dohad and Slaman Abid. Rehman, while talking about the current intense situation in the country, stressed upon the need for a new “social charter”. “The political parties need to develop national thesis to inculcate democratic norms,” he said, adding, “There was a dire need to...

LAHORE, March 21: Aman Ittehad, a network of dozens of civil society organisations, has stressed the need for a new social contract in Pakistan to deal with growing economic, social, political and security issues. At a press conference at the Lahore Press Club on Monday, Aman Ittehad Convener Irfan Mufiti said current economic, political and social problems and growing insecurity needed the redefinition of state`s role and its relationship with the citizens. He said the vision of the country as presented and agreed in the 1940...

LAHORE - The Aman Ittehad, a group of more than 200 non-governmental organisations (NGO), organised a media briefing at the Lahore Press Club on Monday. The briefing highlighted the main and basic objectives of the New Social Contract in Pakistan. Presenting the details and need for a new social contract, Irfan Mufti, convener, Aman Ittehad Punjab, said that the economic, political and social problems and growing insecurity needs a serious redefinition of state's role and its relationship vis-a-vis citizens and their basic needs. He said that the...

QUETTA: The Aman Ittehad held its Balochistan convention here Thursday and a large number of students, teachers, lawyers, journalists and human rights activists from different parts of the province attended in the convention. The provincial minister for quality education, president and general secretary of the Balochistan Bar Association and leaders of the PPP, BNP, National Party, PKMAP, HDP and Pakistan Workers Party were also among those who attended the event. Huma Fauladi began the proceedings by giving a background of Aman Ittehad. “The...

QUETTA: The Aman Ittehad held its Balochistan convention here Thursday and a large number of students, teachers, lawyers, journalists and human rights activists from different parts of the province attended in the convention. The provincial minister for quality education, president and general secretary of the Balochistan Bar Association and leaders of the PPP, BNP, National Party, PKMAP, HDP and Pakistan Workers Party were also among those who attended the event. Huma Fauladi began the proceedings by giving a background of Aman Ittehad. “The...