Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has decided to call off ongoing discussions with the government, according to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan.
Barrister Gohar shared that the decision was made during a meeting with Imran Khan and other legal representatives.
He disclosed that a seven-day deadline had been issued to the government for the establishment of a judicial commission.
Commenting on the stalled talks, Gohar Ali Khan emphasized that the continuation of negotiations was contingent upon the government’s announcement of the commission.
“We clearly conveyed that further dialogue would not take place unless the commission was formed, but no progress has been made on this front,” he said.
He further remarked that the talks might resume only if a judicial commission consisting of three judges is constituted.
“Without such a step, the discussions are officially over as of today,” he confirmed.
Highlighting the ongoing political impasse, Gohar quoted Imran Khan as stating that the lack of consensus and the government’s inaction on the commission’s formation have brought the negotiation process to an end.
Earlier, The first session between the negotiating committees of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government is to commence today.
PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqqas Akram confirmed the two sides will meet today. This closed door session, to address the country’s ongoing political conflicts is chaired by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in his chamber.
Attendees from the PTI side include Asad Qaiser, Hamid Raza, and Allama Nasir Abbas, while the government committee is represented by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Irfan Siddiqui and Rana Sanaullah.
In this session federal minister Abdul Aleem Khan, MQM’s Farooq Sattar, PPP’s Pervez Ashraf, and Naveed Qamar were also present.
Before this session, Senator Irfan Siddiqui expressed that the talks are expected to be beneficial for the country’s political instability.
“We are approaching these talks with open minds and positive expectations. The core aim of this negotiation is to achieve positive results, focusing on the well-being and development of Pakistan”, Siddiqui stated in a press briefing.
