{
  "id": 10699330,
  "title": "PPP 'welcomes' opposition's invite to multiparty moot, says will forward it to Bilawal to consider",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ppp-welcomes-oppositions-invite-to-multiparty-moot-says-will-forward",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T13:34:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033530/ppp-welcomes-oppositions-invite-to-multiparty-moot-says-will-forward-it-to-bilawal-to-consider"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) extended an invitation to the PPP, a crucial partner of the ruling PML-N in the Center, to join an opposition-led multiparty conference. The PPP responded positively, stating that they would relay the invitation to their party leader, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, for consideration. This development came to light after both sides issued similar statements. The opposition had announced its intention to hold the conference on September 11, with PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan proposing the idea, citing pressing issues such as law and order, the economy, inflation, lawlessness, and the creation of new provinces. Following a meeting with JUI-F leaders, who agreed to attend the opposition's conference, a TTAP delegation led by Barrister Gohar Bukhari formally invited the PPP to participate in the moot. The delegation also comprised Senate Leader of Opposition Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Senator Zeeshan Akhunzada, and TTAP spokesperson Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai. During the discussion, Bukhari emphasized the PPP's commitment to engaging and consulting with political parties on constitutional and democratic matters. Yousafzai further explained that the multiparty conference would be held post PTI's protest slated for October 4, demanding the release of their jailed founder, Imran Khan. The PPP had already expressed strong opposition to the creation of new provinces, which had been suggested by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in July. The proposal garnered mixed reactions from government officials, while legal bodies in the country held differing views. The PPP, ruling Sindh, firmly opposed any division of the province and advocated for a constitutional and parliamentary approach with political consensus. TTAP also intends to invite other parties to the opposition's moot, including the JUI, Awami National Party (ANP), and Jamaat-i-Islami, although the ruling PML-N and its center partner, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, will not be extended an invitation. Additionally, TTAP has established a six-member committee to consult with political parties and ascertain the agenda for the proposed Moot Conference.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Tuesday invited the PPP, a key ally of the ruling PML-N in the Centre, to attend multiparty conference that is being planned by the opposition. For its part, the PPP said it “welcomes the move” and would forward the invitation to the party’s chairperson, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The TTAP would then be informed of his…",
  "key_points": [
    "PPP accepts opposition's invitation to join multiparty conference.",
    "PPP to relay invitation to Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for consideration.",
    "Conference planned for September 11 post PTI protest on October 4."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "PPP 'welcomes' opposition's invite to multiparty moot, says will forward it to Bilawal to consider",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ppp-welcomes-oppositions-invite-to-multiparty-moot-says-will-forward-10699862",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:34:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}