No progress in 4th round of PTI-govt talks as Opp declines to participate

The fourth round of negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) hit an impasse as PTI refused to participate in the meeting called by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

The session, scheduled to take place at the Parliament House, was aimed at resolving key disagreements between the two sides.

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq had reached out to Opposition Leader Omar Ayub and PTI leader Asad Qaiser, urging them to attend the meeting to address the stalemate through dialogue. “Issues can only be resolved at the negotiation table,” said the Speaker during his conversation with PTI leadership.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan rejected the invitation, criticizing the government for failing to fulfill its commitments within the agreed timeframe. “Seven days have passed, and the demand for a judicial commission has not been met. This is not a matter for a mere photo session. We made it clear from day one that this is a serious issue,” he stated, reiterating that PTI would not participate unless concrete steps were taken by the government.