Can govt-PTI talks stop the Oct 4 march?

Summary

• The meeting focused on political tensions and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s planned march towards Islamabad on October 4.
• Before the government meeting, opposition representatives also held their own session.
• He urged the PTI to withdraw its planned march and said political issues should be resolved through dialogue.

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ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition held a second round of talks on Saturday. The meeting focused on political tensions and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s planned march towards Islamabad on October 4.

The talks were held at Parliament House. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq chaired the meeting. The session continued for more than four hours.

Both sides agreed to avoid speaking to the media during the negotiations. They also discussed issuing a joint statement after the meeting. However, the final outcome of the talks was not immediately announced.

The PTI’s planned march remained the main issue. The party has announced the protest to demand the release of its founder Imran Khan. It has also called for constitutional supremacy and an independent judiciary.

The government delegation included Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for States and Frontier Regions Amir Muqam and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry also attended the talks.

The Pakistan Peoples Party was represented by Senator Sherry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar and Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani.