{
  "id": 1504924,
  "title": "'Solution lies in seriousness': Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tells opposition offer for talks still on table",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/solution-lies-in-seriousness-tariq-fazal-chaudhry-tells-opposition-1504924",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T15:20:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2023458/solution-lies-in-seriousness-tariq-fazal-chaudhry-tells-opposition-offer-for-talks-still-on-table"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry urged the opposition on Monday to show seriousness in their approach towards talks, stating \"The solution lies in seriousness.\" The minister called on the opposition to agree on a time and place for negotiations, expressing disappointment that they were not serious about talks and wanted to disrupt the system. Senator Abdul Qadir also advocated for dialogue, insisting that political issues could only be resolved through political means, urging both sides to sit together and agree on terms of reference (TORs). The opposition and government met at the National Assembly, discussing key matters such as the appointment of the chief election commissioner, the political situation, and mutual concerns, according to a statement by the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP). Despite their longstanding disagreements since the 2024 elections, the two sides agreed to continue the meetings. The government has persistently urged the PTI-led opposition to engage in dialogue, with previous offers made in December last year, emphasizing that talks should focus on legitimate issues. While the PTI initially rejected talks, the opposition alliance TTAP expressed openness to negotiation. PTI Chief Whip Aamir Dogar confirmed that the government had invited opposition leaders to the PM's Office for talks, though they sought to hold the meeting in Parliament House. Recently, Chaudhry agreed to invite the PTI-led opposition for negotiations at the proposed venue, but demanded improved meeting facilities and access to medical care for Imran Khan, their founding chairman.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry told the opposition on Monday that the government’s offer for talks remained on the table, urging them to demonstrate seriousness. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, the minister said, “The solution lies in seriousness,” and called on the opposition to agree on a time and venue for negotiations. “On one hand you are not serious…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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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."
}