ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq assured that the government will continue its efforts to engage the opposition in dialogue. Despite the opposition’s absence from the fourth round of talks, Sadiq expressed hope for a future agreement.
Addressing a press conference after the meeting, the NA speaker confirmed that notices were sent to all stakeholders. He stated that no opposition member formally declined the invitation. However, their absence stalled any progress in the negotiations.
Negotiating Committee’s Formation
The negotiating committee was formed after consultations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and opposition leader Barrister Gohar Ali. The committee has held three meetings so far. Sadiq emphasized the government’s commitment to dialogue and reiterated that the doors remain open for negotiations.
PTI Rejects Meeting Invitation
The deadlock follows Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Ali’s statement a day earlier. He announced that PTI would not attend the fourth meeting. Speaking to the media, he criticized the government for not meeting the seven-day deadline to announce a judicial commission.
The PTI has consistently demanded the formation of a judicial commission. Gohar Ali stated that the government failed to fulfill this key condition, leaving no reason for the party to participate in further talks.
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PML-N Senator Warns Opposition
Earlier in the day, PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui warned that the government might dissolve the negotiating committee if PTI continues to boycott meetings. He stressed that there was no prior commitment to announce the judicial commission before the fourth session.
Siddiqui urged the opposition to attend the meeting. He argued that solutions, including the judicial commission, could be found through dialogue. “You may get what you demand or find another solution,” Siddiqui added.
The absence of PTI members has stalled progress in resolving key issues. The lack of consensus raises concerns over the future of the negotiation process. Both sides appear firm on their positions, making the path to dialogue increasingly uncertain.
The government maintains that it is ready to negotiate. However, the opposition’s boycott leaves little room for compromise. The next steps remain unclear as the political deadlock continues.
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