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Govt Proposes Parliamentary Committee for PTI Dialogue Amid Probe Dispute
PM Shehbaz Sharif urges political dialogue, offering a parliamentary committee instead of a judicial commission to investigate protests and elections.
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by News Desk
2025-01-30
Govt Proposes Parliamentary Committee for PTI Dialogue Amid Probe Dispute

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Thursday that the government is ready to form a parliamentary committee to continue negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). This proposal comes as a counter to PTI's demand for a judicial commission to investigate the protests of May 9, 2023, and November 26, 2024.

Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting, the premier emphasized the need to move forward with discussions to stabilize the political environment. “This dialogue should move forward so that the country can progress instead of bearing more harm due to their violent protests,” he remarked.

Stalled Negotiations

Tensions between the government and PTI have persisted for over a year. Although dialogue commenced in December to ease political friction, talks stalled due to disagreements over judicial commissions and the release of PTI prisoners.

Last week, PTI announced its boycott of the fourth round of talks scheduled for January 28, citing delays in the formation of judicial commissions. The decision came on the directives of party founder Imran Khan.

Government's Efforts

Reiterating the government's willingness to negotiate, PM Shehbaz recalled how the committee formed in 2018 under the previous PTI-led government was supposed to probe election rigging allegations but failed to deliver meaningful results. “After the 2018 elections, we [the opposition] protested by wearing black bands. Imran Niazi offered to form a House committee, but it only held one or two meetings,” he noted.

He urged PTI to return to the negotiation table and allow the parliamentary committee to continue its work, as agreed during previous discussions.

“The government is ready to present a response in writing,” PM Shehbaz assured, extending an invitation to PTI to resume dialogue.

As the political climate remains charged, the premier's call for cooperation highlights the pressing need for a resolution to prevent further unrest and ensure democratic progress in the country.
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