ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (INP): First round of talks between government’s negotiation committee and opposition’s Rehbar Committee on Tuesday ended but deadlock persists as the meeting could not show any progress. While addressing a press conference after the meeting, Defence Minister and head of government’s committee Pervaiz Khattak revealed that majority of the demands of the Rahber Committee has been met. He added that talks will continue on the remaining issues. He said that Rehbar committee must talk to its leaders as we are always ready for dialogues. “We are trying to find middle way as this is the only way to end the stalemate”, Khattak said He said that both committees have agreed on many things and we are trying to find a way out. Head of Rehbar Committee Akram Durrani on the occasion said we are firmly sticking to our demands. He said our demands are same from day one. He stated that Rahber Committee remains steadfast on the demands of resignation of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and new general polls. Durrani added that Rahber Committee has also tabled demand that army would play no role in the general polls. Earlier, Government’s negotiation committee held meeting with Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan in Islamabad for consultation on contacts with opposition parties. During the meeting, government’s negotiation committee briefed the premier over its discussion with Rahbar Committee members. The participants also reviewed the current political situation in the country. PM Imran said that the government is ready to accept opposition’s legal demands under law and constitution if it shows seriousness for negotiations.