Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee comprising members of the governing coalition to hold negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The decision follows a proposal by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, in response to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar’s request for initiating talks.
The committee includes Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Federal Minister Naveed Qamar, MQM leader Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Aleem Khan, and Chaudhry Salik Hussain.
On the previous night, Barrister Gohar had approached the Speaker, urging him to play a role in facilitating discussions between the government and PTI.
Responding to the initiative, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the formation of the committee, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing national security and collective interest during the negotiations.
Prime Minister Sharif expressed hope that these talks would lead to a resolution that upholds the country’s stability and integrity. “Pakistan’s survival ensures our survival. I appreciate the Speaker’s efforts in this regard,” he stated.
Negotiations between the government and PTI are expected to begin within the next 12 hours, with the committee determining the location and schedule.
Officials anticipate a shift in PTI’s stance, and it is believed that the announcement of talks could lead to the dissolution of the civil disobedience movement.
