islamabad:
In a bid to ease tensions and mend fences, the ruling PML-N and opposition PTI agreed on Wednesday to open formal communication channels. This is a move aimed at replacing conflict with constructive dialogue, addressing long-standing issues and steadying the ship. political stability.
Tensions between the two countries were smoldering, especially after the November 26 clash, when PTI leaders Asad Qaiser and Salman Akram Raja asked Parliament Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to express their condolences over his sister’s death. The stalemate was broken by meeting in the Diet to express this.
During the meeting, both current and former NA chairs agreed that it was time to put their heads together. They proposed creating a committee to take a hard look at thorny issues in Congress that have repeatedly driven a wedge between the two parties.
They agreed that Congress should be a forum for discussing unresolved issues.
People familiar with the development assured that the NA chairperson will strive to engage with the government, while the PTI leadership has met with jailed party founding chairman Imran Khan to ensure a meaningful outcome. “We should ensure that we have full authority to hold consultations in order to
The development marks a new chapter in the often turbulent relationship between the PML, the N-led ruling coalition and the PTI, which have long been described as at odds.
The meeting was not planned, but it was an opportunity for both sides to clear the air.
“Although it was not a planned meeting, the ongoing political situation and the importance of holding talks between the two countries were discussed,” Qaiser told The Express Tribune, adding that PTI expressed its concerns and goals for the talks. Meanwhile, PTI discussed the importance of holding consultations between the two countries, it added. Speakers assured their role in fostering a productive dialogue.
Qaiser said the NA chairman had suggested that “the PTI leadership should meet Imran Khan for a detailed discussion before holding talks,” adding that the negotiating committee should have full powers to hold meaningful talks. He reiterated that this should be given.
Mr Kaiser said the NA chairman had promised to sit down with the government to ensure the issue was discussed and resolved.
He said Imran Khan has already joined parliament under the banner of himself, opposition leader Omar Ayub, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Salman Akram Raja and PTI. It has been confirmed that a committee has been established consisting of participating SIC Secretary General Sahibzada Hamid Raza.
However, the government has not yet established a committee, although Kaiser hopes one will be established soon.
During an informal discussion, Qaiser said the November 26 issue was also a topic of discussion, with the PTI asking Sadiq about 900 poor members of the party who were arrested and detained following the Blue Area standoff. He said he asked him to act as a speaker for the release of the officials. He is currently being booked by the Punjab Police in other cases, including the May 9 incident.
Another PTI leader, who requested anonymity, said political attacks should stop now as they are creating hatred at the mass level.
He deplored that people belonging to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were being targeted after the November 26 rally and said the speaker’s attention was drawn thereto.
“Political damage is causing hatred,” he lamented, before adding, “What’s even more painful is that no one feels in danger.”
He said PTI shares Sadiq’s concerns and hopes the government will take a positive action soon. PTI protesters and law enforcement officers clashed on November 26, and the government and PTI have been at loggerheads in and out of parliament over the death toll that night ever since.
Since the incident, the two sides have been at odds over the death toll, with PTI claiming the death toll ranges from 12 to more than 250, but the government says PTI has not yet provided evidence to support its claims. , is seeking similar evidence. There were several contradictions in the PTI leader’s statement.
Even before the Blue Area standoff, the PML-N and PTI have been at loggerheads for a long time, and the situation has escalated frequently, including before and after the general elections following Imran Khan’s arrest and the May 9 incident. The PTI has accused the PML-N of stealing elections and believes fundamental rights are frequently violated in the absence of the rule of law.
However, the government has accused the PTI of repeatedly marching in the capital and resorting to protests during important events, leading to the party and its founding members being jailed for causing chaos and political instability in the country. He is accusing them of attacking the chief.
PTI has long been demanding the immediate release of all political prisoners, including Imran Khan, resolution of the mandate issue, and restoration of democracy, rule of law and constitution in the country.
Party leaders said these are among the important issues that the party leadership would like to take up if there is a positive response from the government side.
A text message seeking comment on the development was sent to the Minister of Information, but there was no response until the time of filing this article.
