PTI leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Shibli Faraz on Saturday categorically rejected the “false impression” that former prime minister Imran Khan was holding talks with the Muslim League-N-led coalition government for himself. Want relief.
Addressing a joint press conference with Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly (NA) Umar Ayub Khan and former Speaker of the Lower House Asad Qaiser, Faraz said: serving prison terms. of the people.”
The 71-year-old cricketer-turned-politician has been behind bars since August last year after being convicted in Case-1 – one of dozens of cases filed against the former prime minister since he was ousted from power in April 2022. .
The coalition government and the embattled PTI finally came to the table earlier this week to ease political tensions in the country. The negotiation committees formed by the government and the PTI held their much-discussed meetings in a congenial atmosphere and vowed to continue the dialogue process.
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, who presided over the meeting, had said that the next meeting will be held on January 2 and the PTI team will present its charter of demands amid the agitation.
In a recent conversation with a journalist, Faraz accused the ruling alliance of spreading false propaganda that PTI founders wanted relief for themselves. He clarified that the point that “all political prisoners” should be released would be rejected.
Contrary to Faraz’s claim, Qaiser revealed on Tuesday that three main points were raised during the talks with the government: the end of lawlessness in the country, the release of PTI founder Imran Khan and other political prisoners, and the May events. Judicial investigation of 9 and 26 November.
Responding to a question, Faraz said PTI was a “peaceful” political party, adding that it was fighting for its rights within the ambit of the constitution and law.
He mentioned dozens of cases against the PTI leadership and said that they are fighting a legal battle in the court despite the difficulties.
The PTI leader said that the second part of their struggle was “peaceful protest”.
He alleged that the present government was acting on the orders of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), adding that they did not care about the people.
The international lender approved a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan in September, and the deal requires the government to meet certain financial targets.
Faraz said: “We reject fascist ideas and undemocratic thinking.”
He said that if there is no negation between the ruling coalition and the PTI, the coalition government will be responsible.
On his part, PTI leader Umar said that the current government is following the IMF line and is treating people cruelly.
Expressing concern over the current uncertainty in the country, he said that economic recovery and political stability are interlinked.
The PTI leader also questioned the smuggling of petrol and diesel in the country.