{
  "id": 11664663,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T10:36:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034465/govt-pti-set-for-second-round-of-talks-as-opposition-finalises-sops"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, government and PTI delegations convened for the second round of talks, while the opposition finalized standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the discussions. The meeting aimed to prevent misunderstandings and promote a peaceful dialogue. A spokesperson for the Tehreek-i-Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), Akhunzada Hussain Ahmed Yousufzai, revealed that PPP leader Sherry Rehman's comments earlier had caused controversy and led to an unpleasant situation. During the meeting, the government's perspective on the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was discussed, and a response was prepared to present to the government side during the talks. Both sides agreed that a joint statement would be issued after the meeting to reduce confusion and differences of opinion. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi remained firm on holding a long march on October 4, despite the opposition's call for its cancellation. The government and opposition are expected to hold talks today to address political tension in the country. PTI demands include shifting incarcerated founder Imran Khan to a hospital for medical treatment, while the government insists on the opposition calling off the protest march scheduled for October 4.",
  "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…",
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    "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",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-03T10:36:59.000Z"
      }
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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."
}