Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan expressed optimism that the government’s negotiation committee will be formed by tomorrow, while also reaffirming the party’s stance on pursuing a civil disobedience movement if necessary, although he emphasized that negotiations remain the preferred solution.
Speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court, Barrister Gohar confirmed that the Speaker had assured him of the formation of a committee to facilitate negotiations, and he hoped the committee would be established by the following day.
He reiterated that negotiations are the key to resolving the ongoing crisis, stating, “Negotiations are the solution; it is through dialogue that we will find a way forward.”
When asked about comments from senior lawyer Latif Khosa regarding the expiration of the deadline for negotiations and the potential implementation of the civil disobedience movement, Barrister Gohar acknowledged that the movement would indeed be carried out, but stressed that the focus remains on dialogue as the primary approach.
Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Umar Ayub has accused the government of not being serious about negotiations, claiming that the authorities blocked the negotiation team from meeting former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail.
Speaking to the media after appearing in an Islamabad district session court, Ayub expressed frustration over the lack of access to Khan, stating that the government’s actions show no real intent to engage in meaningful dialogue.
Ayub pointed out that although Imran Khan had formed a negotiation team to initiate talks, the government had not allowed them to meet him in jail, thus rendering the efforts futile.
“No one should claim that talks weren’t attempted,” said Ayub, suggesting that the government’s refusal to facilitate access to Khan undermined any potential for dialogue.
