PTI keeps doors open for talks as ‘deal’ rumours swirl
• Insiders say govt approached party senator with proposal to hold meeting in Parliament House • PTI parliamentary party to meet today to prepare strategy ISLAMABAD: As rumours swirl of a possible deal between the main opposition party and the powers that be, senior PTI leaders say that while they have never closed the door on talks, there has been no fresh development so far. However, internal…
ISLAMABAD: Senior leaders of the main opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have stated that while they have not ruled out the possibility of talks with the government, no fresh developments have materialized yet. Party insiders claim that the government extended an invitation to hold a meeting in the Parliament House, potentially presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The PTI parliamentary party is set to convene today to deliberate on their strategy moving forward. The rumors of a possible deal have been fueled by the increased media coverage of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and heightened activity among party workers. A senior PTI insider revealed that a senator was informed by MNA Tariq Fazal Chaudhry about a potential meeting with the prime minister and Rana Sanaullah.
It is believed that the prime minister would be present at the Constitution Room of Parliament House for such negotiations. However, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja dismissed these reports as mere speculation and reiterated the party's commitment to staying open to talks, pending approval from founding chairman Imran Khan.
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