Govt renews talks offer to PTI
The Pakistani government has renewed its offer for dialogue with the opposition party PTI, signaling flexibility regarding the venue for negotiations. However, the opposition maintains that only their founder, Imran Khan, can authorize a return to parliamentary committees.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political instability and gridlock in Pakistan, which impacts the country's legislative functionality.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan shake hands during a National Assembly session on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Photo: X/Government of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday renewed its invitation to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for a dialogue while reiterating that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's earlier offer of talks to Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai remained on the table, signalling flexibility over a key point of contention by saying negotiations could be held at a venue proposed by the opposition.
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