News Desk
Islamabad:Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry stated that the entire political debate is centered around the founder of PTI, and political stability cannot be achieved without him. He emphasized that the PTI founder is a victim, and the public tends to support the oppressed. Referring to the case of Faiz Hameed, he said that the PTI founder is already serving his sentence, and politics cannot be controlled by punishments but by narratives.
In an interview on Express News’ program Center Stage, Fawad stated that forming a national government is the only way to lower the political temperature in the country. He praised PTI’s approach to politics, saying that by initiating talks, PTI has taken a positive step in the right direction.
PTI leader Shoaib Yousafzai added that the party is ready for negotiations, noting that while they had announced civil disobedience, they also left the door open for dialogue. He urged the government to recognize how flexible PTI has been in its stance and questioned why the government is avoiding talks.
Yousafzai argued that the government’s reluctance to negotiate shows that it lacks authority, stating that whether the government imposes punishments or takes other actions, PTI will benefit. He pointed out that PTI has shown flexibility for the sake of the country, while the government seems focused on crushing the party.
In another segment, sports analyst Abdul Majid Bhatti remarked that Indian media reports on the situation were correct, describing it as a “win-win” situation. He explained that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had previously made decisions influenced by the establishment, including the prime minister, who is also the patron of the PCB.
Bhatti noted that an expected announcement could not be made because the ICC’s headquarters in Dubai was closed for the weekend. He speculated that the announcement would likely occur on Monday. Additionally, PCB is exploring options in Colombo and Dhaka as alternatives to Dubai, citing more favorable conditions in those cities for Pakistan, including cheaper hotels.
