{
  "id": 11664562,
  "title": "Govt, PTI set for second round of talks as opposition finalises SOPs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/govt-pti-set-for-second-round-of-talks-as-opposition-finalises-sops",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T10:36:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034465/govt-pti-set-for-second-round-of-talks-as-opposition-finalises-sops"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government and the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) convened for their second round of talks on Saturday. Prior to the discussions, the opposition alliance finalized standard operating procedures, agreeing that no spokesperson from either side would address the media during the talks, and a joint statement would be issued afterwards to prevent misunderstandings. The opposition spokesperson, Akhunzada Hussain Ahmed Yousufzai, noted that comments made by PPP leader Sherry Rehman on Friday caused controversy and that a response had been prepared, to be presented during the talks. The government's stance emphasized the need to address the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi insisting on holding a long march on October 4 to prevent a repeat of the May 9 events. PTI announced the march after initially postponing it, and Afridi vowed to march with a \"mass of people\" from Gandi Chowk, Lakki Marwat, at 1 pm. The opposition, led by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, urged PTI to call off the march to prevent further unrest. The talks included federal ministers, PTI representatives, and opposition leaders, with both sides expressing hope for a resolution.",
  "summary": "As delegations from the government and the PTI again gather on Saturday for the second round of talks, the opposition held a meeting in which standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the talks were finalised. It was decided that it would be proposed during the meeting that no one from either side would speak to the media during the talks and that a joint statement would be issued afterwards to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Government and PTI hold second round of talks on Saturday",
    "Opposition alliance finalizes SOPs for media during talks",
    "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi plans long march on October 4"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "Govt, PTI kick off second round of talks ahead of Oct 4 long march",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/govt-pti-kick-off-second-round-of-talks-ahead-of-oct-4-long-march",
        "published": "2026-10-03T07:16:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Govt, PTI set for second round of talks as opposition finalises SOPs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/govt-pti-set-for-second-round-of-talks-as-opposition-finalises-sops-11664663",
        "published": "2026-10-03T10:36:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}