Achakzai refuses talks without consultation with Imran

Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai declared on Wednesday that productive negotiations between the government and opposition cannot succeed without direct consultations with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan. Speaking at a public meeting in Zhob, Balochistan, Achakzai emphasized the necessity of involving all major political leaders in the consultative process to ensure the dialogue is both effective and focused on achieving results.

He reiterated his refusal to engage in formal negotiations unless such a meeting with Imran Khan took place, stating that he would not participate in such proceedings otherwise. Achakzai urged political parties throughout Pakistan to form a unified national agenda to address the country’s ongoing economic and political issues, encouraging them to prioritize national interests over party differences.

Regarding constitutional and administrative matters, he called for the appointment of new officials to the Election Commission of Pakistan, including the chief election commissioner, to comply with constitutional procedures as the current incumbents' terms are set to expire. He also welcomed international diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving regional issues involving Afghanistan, stressing the importance of the international community’s role in fostering peace, stability, and economic development in the area.

Achakzai further advocated for unity within local communities and called for the peaceful resolution of disputes through traditional jirgas, asserting that dialogue and collective efforts could contribute to maintaining peace and harmony.