NewsMay 27, 2022
Government, PTI ‘All Set to Initiate Talks’ following Backdoor Contacts
By Amir Khan
Karachi: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to initiate contacts with the federal government after the latter's invitation for talks to resolve the prevailing political crisis in the country.
The talks would encompass crucial issues such as the schedule for elections and electoral reforms, besides other matters.
In this regard, the former ruling party would constitute its team, and the government would then form its team as well.
The talks will initially be held behind closed doors, followed by a formal session between the two sides.
If the informal talks don't see success, a formal session of talks won't be held either. The talks widely rely on a policy by both sides to maintain a calm political posture.
A high-profile federal government source revealed that the two sides had been engaged in establishing contacts even before the planned long march by the former ruling party, and a number of prominent political and other personalities were said to be playing a role in this regard.
Due to these behind-the-scene talks, the two sides were able to defuse some political tension.
They claimed that in view of the current situation in the country, the former premier changed his political strategy, postponed his plans of staging a sit-in and returned after issuing an ultimatum to the government.
This positive 'signal' followed an invitation by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the PTI for talks.
The sources further said that contacts between the two sides may now intensify as the former premier's party has started considering the offer.
After a formal start to the dialogue, the government may formally invite the PTI to return to the National Assembly.
They added that the prominent political and other personalities in efforts to rebuild contacts between the two have advised them to maintain calm and resolve any differences through talks.
The sources also said that the main focus of behind-the-scene talks is focused on finding a middle way regarding the schedule for elections… – The Express Tribune
Courtesy The Express Tribune
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