Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once again invited the opposition to sit with the government for constructive dialogue, saying that political matters should be resolved through talks to further strengthen Pakistan's economy and democracy.

Chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet, the prime minister said the government had always been ready for dialogue and he had repeatedly expressed this position on the floor of the National Assembly as well as before the cabinet.

"I once again invite the opposition to come and sit together. Matters should be resolved through dialogue so that Pakistan's economy and democracy can be further strengthened," he said, adding that it was now up to the opposition to de...