{
  "id": 11956146,
  "title": "PTI terms access to Imran 'principal point of deadlock', says Centre refused to include it in agreement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/pti-terms-access-to-imran-principal-point-of-deadlock-says-centre-11956146",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:38:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034734/pti-terms-access-to-imran-principal-point-of-deadlock-says-centre-refused-to-include-it-in-agreement"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) claimed on Sunday that the main obstacle to their talks with the Centre was the federal government's refusal to include provisions for access to imprisoned party founder Imran Khan in a proposed agreement. After hours-long negotiations between an opposition delegation consisting of PTI and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), and a joint government-PPP team, the talks ended in stalemate. While the government blamed the PTI for the negotiations' failure, the main opposition party denied the allegations and blamed the federal government for the entire situation. In a press release, the PTI expressed disappointment at the lack of substantive progress despite their \"serious efforts\" to address concerns related to political instability, Imran Khan's access, medical treatment, and the deteriorating security situation in the country, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The PTI stated that the main reason for the deadlock was their demand for immediate access to Imran Khan, allowing their leadership to consult him on matters of \"national and political importance.\" The party argued that restricting such consultation limited their ability to engage meaningfully in politics. Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts, is serving a 14-year sentence at Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case. Despite a court order allowing him twice-a-week meetings with his family, lawyers, and associates, he has been restricted from meeting visitors for months. His health has deteriorated, leading to public outcry. The PTI also demanded immediate access to Imran, his transfer to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for treatment, and the formation of an appropriate medical board to oversee his examination, diagnosis, and treatment. The government agreed to restore meetings between Imran and his family members but did not agree to additional medical measures. The PTI also highlighted the deteriorating security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stressing that the concerns of the public must remain central in counterterrorism policies. The Centre sought the provincial government's \"unconditional support\" for its counterterrorism measures and emergency imposition within 72 hours in merged districts and adjoining areas. The PTI reiterated its condemnation of terrorism and proposed a meeting within 72 hours of authorized representatives from both federal and provincial governments to develop a mutual strategy for peace and counterterrorism, involving consultation with political parties, tribal elders, and other stakeholders. The PTI rejected attempts to label the KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi's stance as political obstinacy, arguing that facilitated access to Imran Khan would have allowed him to consult directly on security and counterterrorism policy, potentially leading to greater consensus.",
  "summary": "The PTI on Sunday asserted that the main reason for the breakdown of their talks with the Centre was that the federal government refused to incorporate measures relating to access to incarcerated party founder Imran Khan into a proposed agreement. Hours-long negotiations yesterday between an opposition delegation comprising the PTI and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), and a joint team…",
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "PTI terms access to Imran 'principal point of deadlock', says Centre refused to include it in agreement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/pti-terms-access-to-imran-principal-point-of-deadlock-says-centre",
        "published": "2026-10-04T15:38:18.000Z"
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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."
}