{
  "id": 1041642,
  "title": "Political rivals should not let differences turn into animosity, says Nawaz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/political-rivals-should-not-let-differences-turn-into-animosity-says-1041642",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-15T13:15:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2023039/political-rivals-should-not-let-differences-turn-into-animosity-says-nawaz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in a recent address to a party convention in Murree, urged political rivals to refrain from allowing differences to escalate into animosity. The remarks came amid tensions between the ruling party and its coalition partner, the PPP, in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Nawaz congratulated the winners of the recent elections and expressed regret over the negative comments made by the PPP. He emphasized that while political disagreements are inevitable, they should not degenerate into animosity. The former prime minister highlighted that the region of AJK has traditionally maintained good relations with opponents, but has witnessed an increase in enmity. He attributed this shift to the failure of successive governments to fulfill their duties and meet the needs of the people, regardless of the party in power. Nawaz stressed the importance of enabling progress in AJK and resolving regional issues. He urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allocate more funding for infrastructure development, including roads, hospitals, and livelihood programs. The PML-N leader also promised to launch similar schemes in AJK, similar to those implemented in Punjab. He urged the government to ensure that the people of AJK feel they are being granted their rights, just as they do in Punjab. The former prime minister criticized the conduct of the recent elections, citing allegations of rigging and violence. He urged the completion of the remaining phases in the third phase and seven constituencies of Poonch to fully constitute the Legislative Assembly.",
  "summary": "PML-N supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday that while political differences between opponents were common during elections, they should never turn into animosity, apparently referring to the deepening differences between the ruling party and its coalition partner, the PPP, at the Centre. Elections are being held across AJK in three division-wise phases amid tensions…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nawaz Sharif urges political rivals to avoid animosity.",
    "Tensions rise between ruling party and coalition partner PPP in AJK.",
    "Calls for infrastructure development and rights fulfillment in AJK."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Political rivals should not let differences turn into animosity, says Nawaz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/political-rivals-should-not-let-differences-turn-into-animosity-says",
        "published": "2026-08-15T12:29:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}