Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding president Imran Khan has summoned all seven members of his negotiation committee to meet him at Adiala Jail.
The committee includes key figures such as opposition leader Omar Ayub, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Asad Qaiser, Hamid Khan, lawyer Salman Akram Raja, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and Hamid Raza Khan.
PTI lawyer Faisal Chaudhry submitted a formal request to the Adiala jail authorities for the meeting.
The committee members are expected to meet Imran Khan later today, besides his family members.
The move comes amid rising political tensions in Pakistan, with Imran Khan issuing an ultimatum to the government, demanding compliance with his two main demands by Sunday. If this is not achieved, Imran Khan has threatened to start a civil disobedience movement.
After a visit to the jail yesterday, Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan revealed that the former prime minister has repeated his call for judicial investigations into the events of May 9 and November 26, as well as the release immediate action of innocent PTI workers arrested during protests.
PTI talks hinge on Nawaz Sharif’s approval: Rana Sanaullah
Rana Sanaullah, advisor to the Prime Minister and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), has announced that any negotiations with the PTI will depend on the approval of Nawaz Sharif, and that the establishment will also be consulted, Express News reported.
During an interview on a local news channel, Sanaullah stated that the government’s approach towards the PTI will include the establishment. “Negotiations with the PTI are conditional on the approval of Nawaz Sharif, and the government will keep the establishment on board,” he said.
Sanaullah revealed that talks with the PTI could begin on Sunday, noting that a meeting had already been held with National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq to discuss the matter.
However, while he ruled out the idea of any quick resolution, he made it clear that the PTI’s demands would see no progress before Sunday, adding: “If the PTI is eager for a hasty civil disobedience movement, they can implement it, but it will ultimately fail.” “. sadly.”
Sanaullah also criticized the prospect of a civil disobedience movement, particularly in relation to overseas Pakistanis. He noted that these people, who send remittances to their families, will not cease their financial support, which makes the proposed movement ineffective.
“Overseas Pakistanis send money to their loved ones, not the government, so their remittances will continue regardless of any civil disobedience,” he stressed.
Last week, the PML-N government and the PTI were close to starting talks to resolve their long-standing differences and bring political stability to Pakistan. However, progress stalled when both sides tied the talks to certain conditions.
The initial breakthrough came when PTI leader Asad Qaiser met National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to offer his condolences, during which both agreed that dialogue was necessary.
Both parties had agreed to establish a formal communication channel and form committees to address issues in parliament through constructive discussions. However, the PTI soon reassessed its position, wanting to avoid the appearance of “begging for talks”.
Meanwhile, some PML-N leaders insisted that the PTI withdraw its call for civil disobedience and obtain full clearance from Imran Khan before continuing with meaningful discussions, so as to avoid a repeat of the abrupt end to the previous talks. .
