Rigidity hampers negotiation progress, says Sadiq after PTI stonewalls talks

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After the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) refused to participate in the fourth round of talks with the government, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq reiterated that issues can only be resolved through talks but regrettably. That ‘rigidity’ is a hindrance to action.

Speaking on Geo News’ program ‘Capital Talk’, he said that issues can only be resolved through dialogue provided the dialogue is ‘reasonable’.

The remarks came after senior PTI leader Umar Ayub announced that he would not participate in the upcoming fourth round of talks with the ruling alliance, calling the process “futile” without the formation of a judicial commission. gave

He said that the formation of the judicial commission is necessary before the fourth round of negotiations, adding that he will not sit on the table of further negotiations with the government until the formation of the judicial commission.

The party submitted its demands in writing to the government’s negotiating committee for a judicial inquiry into the May 9, 2023 and November 26, 2024 incidents, as well as the release of “political prisoners”. 16.

The PTI’s ‘Charter of Demands’, available with Geo News, also stated that the party would not continue talks if the government failed to form two separate commissions on violent incidents. The government’s negotiating committee also formed a sub-committee earlier this week to respond to the opposition’s demands.

Speaking during the program, Speaker National Assembly said that there can never be progress by sticking to one point. “There needs to be give and take in negotiations, or it won’t go forward.”

In response to a question, the speaker of the National Assembly said that the opposition has publicly said that the negotiations will proceed only when their demands are met.

“After two back-to-back meetings, the government members told me that they will take the proposals to their respective leadership and discuss them… The next round of talks is on January 22,” he added. He added.

In response to another question, Sadiq said that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is making efforts to facilitate the meeting of opposition committee members with PTI founder Imran Khan.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister’s Assistant for Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah while speaking on Geo News’ program ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Ke Saath’ said that the government has formed a sub-committee, which will write down the demand of Tehreek-e-Insaaf. “With humility and respect” will answer. .

If PTI participates, we will not take anything away from them. [fourth round of talks]…Discussions are not decrees,” he said.

“This [the committee] Will finalize the answers in the next day or two… This is how negotiations work in a democratic political system,” he said.

Later, the prime minister’s aide said, the PTI can discuss the government’s response and it is possible that “during the talks we can reach a consensus on common ground”.

The government has not decided on a judicial commission

Earlier in the day, Muslim League (N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui – the spokesperson for the government’s negotiating team – said the ruling coalition had not yet decided on the formation of a judicial commission.

He made these remarks after a meeting of a sub-committee constituted by the government to examine and respond to PTI’s demand.

Siddiqui said the fourth round of talks with the PTI would take place on January 28, adding that he would hand over the government’s written reply to the former ruling party during the meeting.

He said the subcommittee would also meet on Thursday and Friday, adding: “The consultation process will continue.”

During today’s meeting, the body discussed in detail the PTI’s demands as the jailed PTI founder – who has been behind bars since August last year in various cases ranging from corruption to terrorism. – had warned the government on January 20 that if the Judicial Commission said it would abandon the negotiations. There are no days within seven days.

A member of the government team, Ijazul Haque, said that in the meeting, PTI’s Charter of Demands and legal issues were discussed.

“[Our] The response is underway,” he added.

Sources familiar with the development revealed that the body is preparing its pointed written response, which is expected to be shared with the PTI in the next round of talks.

The sources further said that the sub-committee will submit its reply to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, after which he will call a meeting of the negotiating committees of both sides.

On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Adviser to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah, senior leader of People’s Party Naveed Qamar, President of Stability Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan, Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM- Leaders of P) were also present. The participants of the meeting included Dr. Farooq Sattar and others.