PTI founder Imran Khan’s health and healthcare issues were also discussed, according to sources.
Opposition House meeting under the chairmanship of Mahmood Khan Achakzai, with Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Gohar Ali Khan, Salman Akram Raja and other leaders present. Photo file: TTAP/X
ISLAMABAD:
The federal government and the opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) have begun formal contacts amid ongoing political tensions, with the first high-level meeting being held in Parliament on Friday, sources familiar with the matter said. The express PAkGazette.
Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai met Prime Minister’s Political Affairs Advisor Rana Sanaullah in Parliament to discuss the current political situation, opposition demands and a possible negotiation framework, sources said.
The leaders also consulted on the agenda for a possible meeting between the prime minister and the opposition leader, focusing on building mutual trust, reducing political tensions and strengthening parliamentary processes, they added.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s health and healthcare issues were also discussed, with the opposition expressing concerns and the government reiterating its commitment to take the negotiation process forward.
Federal Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry attended the meeting and played a role in bridging differences between the two sides, sources said. A high-level meeting is expected in the coming days, where a formal negotiating agenda will likely be finalized, they added.
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A day earlier, the opposition alliance had decided to give a positive but conditional response to the government’s dialogue offer, sources said Wednesday.
A high-level consultative meeting was held in Islamabad. The session focused on the current political situation, recent government statements and a possible framework for negotiations.
Sources said the participants reviewed the government’s offer in detail, with special attention to statements made by Sanaullah, and assessed the environment for meaningful dialogue. According to sources, the group agreed that any talks should uphold constitutional supremacy and democratic principles.
During the meeting, it was proposed that the designated leaders of the alliance formally engage with the government to advance the negotiation process. Following the consensus, Achakzai and Abbas were given full authority to lead the negotiations.
Sources added that the TTAP leadership plans to contact government leaders during Ramadan to discuss the agenda, procedures and possible timelines for the talks. Opposition circles emphasized that their priority is constitutional integrity, political stability and the restoration of democratic processes.
