Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, a prominent leader, has called for both the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to show a spirit of reconciliation and engage in dialogue for the sake of national unity. Speaking to a private TV channel Khokhar emphasized that in these challenging times, the country needs unity, not further crises. He suggested that the government should seize the opportunity presented by PTI founder Imran Khan's offer to hold talks. Khokhar acknowledged that both the PTI and the government had made mistakes and urged all parties to show seriousness in their approach. He also made it clear that those who engage in acts of barbarity, oppression, or terrorism should not expect mercy or forgiveness.

The current climate, according to Khokhar, calls for a collective effort toward healing rather than deepening divisions. Earlier, PTI leader Omar Ayub had revealed that Imran Khan had formed a negotiation committee, which includes prominent figures like Asad Qaiser, Salman Akram Raja, Hamid Raza, Ali Amin Gandapur, and himself. The committee is tasked with holding talks with all stakeholders, and according to Ayub, PTI’s foremost demand is the release of their detained workers. He warned that if their demands are not met, PTI would resort to civil disobedience, which could have wide-reaching consequences both within the country and internationally. During a press conference, Ayub reiterated that PTI’s key demands for negotiations included the release of party workers and a judicial inquiry into the incidents of May 9 and November 24.

The PTI leadership expressed their desire to move forward through dialogue, underlining their commitment to constitutional and legal principles. Asad Qaiser, another senior PTI leader, reaffirmed that their approach would always remain within the boundaries of the law. He stressed that PTI would not back down from their constitutional rights but would continue their struggle peacefully, within the framework of the law. Qaiser also criticized the current treatment of PTI’s arrested workers, who have been portrayed as terrorists in courts. He raised concerns about the suspension of human rights in the country, claiming that PTI leaders and workers have been unjustly cornered.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)