Will submit written demands in third round of talks with govt: PTI

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has said that it will present its demands in writing in the third round of talks with the government on Thursday (tomorrow).

“The third meeting of our negotiations with the government will be held tomorrow. [and] PTI chairman Barrister Gohar while speaking outside the session court in Islamabad on Wednesday said that we will present our written demands.

If the government works with sincerity and seriousness, these problems can be solved. The release and relief of political prisoners is essential for democracy and political stability. [….] We hope the process will conclude soon and bring good news,” he said.

The PTI chief’s remarks came at a time when the two sides – who have held two dialogue sessions on December 27, 2024 and January 2, 2025 – were summoned by National Assembly Speaker Sardar on Thursday (yesterday). They are going to meet again in the third round of negotiations. Ayaz Sadiq at Parliament House at 11:30 am.

The development came after the former ruling party’s negotiating committee met PTI founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, which paved the way for the third meeting of the PTI government which apparently met former Imran Khan. I was hampered by failure. The Prime Minister

The PTI, which has demanded the release of political prisoners and the formation of a judicial commission to probe the May 9 riots and November 26 protests, has set a January 31 timeframe for ongoing talks to reach a “logical conclusion.” ‘ can reach. Adviser to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the former ruling party should extend till February 28.

The party, which finally won approval to continue talks with Khan’s government and present its demands in writing last week, has also warned that the talks could collapse and if a judicial commission is formed after the third round of talks. If not made, the possibility of a fourth round is very low. The session

Explaining the talks with the government, Barrister Gauhar expressed hope for the dialogue process, lamenting that the PTI founder was targeted and a political prisoner who were “deserving of release”.

Regarding the death of PTI workers in the protest in November last year, the party chairman said that earlier in the recent incidents, the tragic loss of 12 party members and 49 injuries were mentioned, but two more people were injured. He died of his injuries. And their data will also be submitted to the court.

‘Things can take time’

Speaking on Geo News’ program “Jeo Pakistan” today, Prime Minister’s Assistant Rana Sanaullah, who is also part of the government’s negotiating committee, emphasized the importance of dialogue as a fundamental requirement of a democratic and political system. Emphasized.

On the issue of release of prisoners behind bars, Sanaullah questioned who the party founded by Khan considered political prisoners.

“Are these people political prisoners or have they committed some other crime?” He said that the party should provide a list of people who fall under the category of political prisoners.

“When PTI submits written demands, we will take them to the party and allies,” he said while talking about the government’s response to PTI’s demands.

“We will respond to the PTI’s written demands after discussing them,” the politician remarked, adding that any request by the PTI would be subject to the all-important Terms of Reference (TORs) of the Judicial Commission. ) – options, its reporting period – is not talking about. .

“All these things may take time,” noted the adviser to the prime minister, whose view echoed that of Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson of the government’s negotiating team, who said that after the PTI’s submission Seven coalition parties will be consulted. its demands.

Expressing hope that Tehreek-e-Insaf will provide its list of political prisoners with conditions related to the judicial commission, Sanaullah said that the government’s negotiating committee would respond in writing to the opposition’s demand.

Meanwhile, the government has also rejected an executive order targeting those involved in corruption and terrorist activities.

Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, Law and Justice Minister Azam Nazir Tarar told the Upper House that the government cannot release persons involved in corruption and counter-terrorism operations through an executive order as the country’s constitution allows it. does not give actions

The minister said that only the courts can release those involved in corruption and counter-terrorism operations through legal process.

– Additional input from APP