Senator Irfan Siddiqui, a spokesperson for the government’s negotiation committee, on Monday warned that their committee would be dissolved if the PTI boycotted the the fourth round of talks slated to be held tomorrow (Tuesday). The development came days after the Imran Khan-founded party decided to boycott the fourth round of talks with the government for a \u201cdelay\u201d over the formation of judicial commissions to probe the May 9, 2023 violent protests and a crackdown on party protesters in Islamabad on November 26 last year. Taking to media, Siddiqui termed PTI\u2019s stance related to the ongoing talks \u201cillogical\u201d, saying that the former ruling party took six weeks to share their demands with the government\u2019s team, while the ruling coalition just sought seven working days for a written response to the Khan-led party\u2019s demands. \u201cIn the joint declaration, seven working days are mentioned,\u201d he added. The PTI and the ruling coalition have been engaged in talks aimed at defusing political tensions in the country for nearly a month. Both sides have held three rounds of talks so far. The dialogue process hit a snag as the Khan-founded party is of the view that they would attend the fourth round of talks only if the government formed the judicial commission while the ruling alliance stated that they would give their written response to the PTI\u2019s demand in the next round of negotiation. Senator Siddique, a day earlier, stated: \u201cAs per the agreed communique, no response can be given before the seven-day deadline…we will respond to PTI’s demand for judicial commission at the next round of talks on Jan 28.” \u00a0 \u2018Contacts, negotiations among parties spirit of democracy\u2019 Meanwhile, Senator Siddiqui held a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and apprised him of the negotiations with the PTI committee. PM Shehbaz said contacts and negotiations among political parties were the spirit of democracy. \u201cThese contacts help in preparing a joint strategy to resolve issues facing the country and the nation, he added. The premier maintained that avoiding negotiations was an undemocratic attitude which created tension and also damaged the atmosphere of national solidarity. The prime minister added Pakistan did not need further agitation, tussle and confrontation but harmony and understanding so that a joint strategy could be adopted for rebuilding the economy and eradicating terrorism. \u201cWith the grace of Allah, the country is making progress and its dignity has also risen at the international level,\u201d he added. \u201cWe will not allow anyone to create obstacles in the way of progress and prosperity through undemocratic behaviour,\u201d warned the PM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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