Official outcome of govt-opposition talks awaited after hours-long meeting
ISLAMABAD: A second round of talks between the government and the opposition was held on Saturday to discuss various issues, with the PTI’s planned Oct 4 march to Islamabad being the most prominent matter. The meeting at Parliament House, which began shortly before 5pm, went on for over four hours. However, with both sides seemingly agreeing not to speak to the media before matters conclude,…
Islamabad witnessed a lengthy meeting between the government and opposition parties on Saturday to discuss pressing issues, with the planned October 4th march to Islamabad being the chief topic of discussion. The session, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, stretched beyond four hours, yet both sides agreed to refrain from discussing the outcome prior to its conclusion. The dialogue aimed to ease Pakistan's ongoing political crisis, particularly in the wake of the PTI's planned protest.
The gathering featured representatives from the government and opposition, including Amir Muqam, Mohsin Naqvi, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Rana Sanaullah, Tallal Chaudhry, Sherry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar, Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Gohar Ali Khan, Amir Dogar, Asad Qaiser, Salman Akram Raja, and Haleem Adil Sheikh. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi remained resolute in his commitment to the long march, emphasizing his determination to prevent a repeat of the events of May 9, 2023.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah cautioned against the potential harm that Afridi's comments could inflict on the negotiation process, urging PTI leaders to exercise restraint in their statements until the final stages of the talks. The PPP's Sherry Rehman expressed her party's commitment to resolving disputes in a democratic manner and stated that the main objective of the meetings was to discuss differing positions.
In preparation for the talks, the opposition finalized standard operating procedures, agreeing to refrain from media discussions during the session and to issue a joint statement afterward. This decision aimed to prevent misunderstandings and conflict between the parties.
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