News Desk
Contact between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government has been restored, with PTI leader Asad Qaiser reaching out to National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq to discuss the formal initiation of talks,
Sources revealed that Qaiser, a senior PTI leader, made contact with Sadiq to discuss the current political situation and the possibility of resuming dialogue between the two sides.
During the conversation, the two leaders deliberated on the official start of negotiations and the composition of the government’s negotiating committee.
Qaiser also inquired about the details regarding the government’s committee for talks, signalling PTI’s willingness to engage in discussions. However, sources indicated that no specific time has yet been set for a formal meeting to begin the negotiations.
PTI is expected to present significant demands when the negotiations formally commence, as per informed sources. The opposition party has reportedly agreed to use Parliament as the platform for the talks, following a suggestion from the NA Speaker.
Speaking about the development, a member of PTI’s negotiating committee, Hamid Raza, stated, “If the government had come forward with a viable proposal earlier, talks could have taken place. We are still ready to engage in discussions.” He reiterated PTI’s willingness to negotiate with the government.
