Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesman for the government’s negotiating committee, confirmed that no decision has been taken on the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9 and November 26.
Siddiqui made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking to the media after the first round of discussions called to review the demands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The meeting, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, was held in the House of Speakers.
The session was attended by a number of political heavyweights including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Aleem Khan, Salik Hussain, Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Rana Sanaullah, Dr Farooq Sattar, Ejaz ul Haq and Khalid Magsi.
During the discussions, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar gave a detailed report on each point of the opposition’s charter of demands.
Siddiqui noted that representatives of all seven parties in the committee engaged in exhaustive discussions, but clarified that the legal committee was yet to form a conclusive opinion on the PTI’s proposals.
The senator announced that deliberations would continue in another session scheduled for Wednesday. He also assured that the fourth round of negotiations will be carried out after seven business days, according to the planned schedule.
The position of the PTI
The PTI has maintained a firm position, demanding the formation of a judicial commission as a precondition for the continuation of talks.
Addressing the media outside Adiala Jail on Monday, PTI president Advocate Gohar Ali Khan reiterated the party’s stance.
“The PTI is willing to continue talks with the government, but forming a judicial commission is a key condition,” he said.
Gohar emphasized that without progress on this lawsuit, there was little point in continuing the dialogue. He called for patience and mutual understanding, saying: “Successful negotiations mean a successful Pakistan.”
As both sides prepare for further discussions, attention remains on whether the government will meet the PTI’s demand for setting up a judicial commission. With tensions rising, the outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for the country’s political landscape.
