Pak government holds talks with Imran Khan's party to defuse tensions ahead of long march to Islamabad
- On Friday, the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf committees met in Islamabad at National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq's office to defuse political tensions ahead of the opposition party's planned long march on October 4.
- Tensions escalated after the Centre discussed constitutional options, including governor's rule, amid deteriorating security in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The PTI postponed the long march from September 27 to October 4.
- PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan demanded an "immediate" meeting with Imran Khan and sought medical care for Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, plus release of arrested party members.
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Rana Sanaullah led the government delegation, which emphasized that "the solution to all problems lies in negotiation" rather than street protests.
- The All Parties Conference aims to build consensus on a national agenda, with Hafiz Naeem confirming support for addressing the country's crisis. The PTI's long march call remains intact pending the government's attitude.
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Public television PTV announced that the meetings were over for the day and would resume on Saturday. President Asif Ali Zardari's office had indicated that representatives of the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of Imran Khan had to meet Friday to discuss these demonstrations, scheduled for Sunday after being repulsed on 27 September. The aim of this march is to obtain the release of Imran Khan by blocking Islamabad, alre…
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Times of IndiaPak government holds talks with Imran Khan's party to defuse tensions ahead of long march to Islamabad
Tensions in Pakistan are rising as the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party enter dialogue aimed at de-escalation. Central to the discussions is the party's upcoming long march scheduled for October 4. Significant demands include a chance for Imran Khan to meet with officials and better medical provisions for his family.
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