- Sadiq says Gauhar recognized the Speaker’s role as the caretaker of the House.
- Speaker National Assembly, the solution to the country’s problems lies in negotiations.
- Gohar says that he hopes that the committee will be formed by today.
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has announced to accept the proposal of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Khan to form a parliamentary committee for possible negotiations between the government and the opposition.
In response to a question regarding Barrister Gauhar’s remarks at an earlier media talk, he said, “Following PTI’s recommendation to form a negotiation panel, the Prime Minister has been approached to form a government negotiation team. ”
Sadiq said that the PTI Chairman has recognized the Speaker’s role as a watchdog of the House and requested him to actively participate in the talks.
He said that I accept Barrister Gauhar Khan’s proposal to form a negotiation committee.
The Speaker emphasized that the solution of the country’s problems lies in the negotiations. He said that we want to solve the problems and political instability should end.
Earlier speaking to the media outside the court in Islamabad, Gohar said that the Speaker of the National Assembly has assured him of forming a committee for negotiations. He hoped that the committee would be constituted by today (Sunday).
He said that negotiations will take place because they are the only solution.
In response to another question, Gauhar said that civil disobedience movement will also be launched.
The statement by the Speaker of the National Assembly comes after his recent offer to mediate between the government and the opposition, saying that his office and home are always available for the purpose.
Sources further said that the parliamentary committee will be entrusted with the full authority to deliberate on important negotiation points and take decisions regarding the negotiations between the government and the opposition.
Currently, the PTI accuses the government of not being serious about negotiations, while the government maintains that negotiations cannot proceed under the threat of civil disobedience or deadlines.
However, it is worth noting here that the PTI founder has already formed a committee of party leaders to liaise with the government, reflecting the party’s sense that the current policy of confrontation cannot be continued indefinitely.
Despite all this, a high-level back-channel meeting was reportedly held between the two sides.
An informed source confirmed this. The News The meeting held on Friday was attended by two key players in the government, including a minister and an official. PTI was represented by a key leader of the party.
Amid possible talks between the PTI and the government, it has also emerged that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) president Nawaz Sharif is in talks with his arch-rival and PTI founder Imran Khan. can be prepared for
Significant developments have been reported behind the scenes with the government, PTI and the establishment all expressing willingness to negotiate.
Nawaz, who wields considerable influence and whose approval would be key to any progress in potential talks, had previously ruled out talks with the PTI along with his daughter and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. had done and both had termed the former ruling party as disruptive. entity