Islamabad: Senior PML-N leader and Adviser to the Prime Minister, Rana Sanaullah, has reiterated the government’s call for dialogue with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), emphasizing that political issues can only be resolved through negotiations. Speaking on a private TV channel, Sanaullah highlighted that while informal contacts between the two sides had occurred, formal negotiations had yet to begin.
He reminded that Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar had invited PTI for talks on the floor of the House over a month ago, offering an opportunity to settle disputes through peaceful dialogue. However, Sanaullah criticized PTI’s response to the offer, stating that instead of engaging, PTI questioned the government’s legitimacy.
The debate over dialogue has intensified as PTI threatens to launch a civil disobedience movement from December 14 if negotiations fail to materialize. PTI leader Shaukat Yousafzai urged the government to act wisely and initiate talks, warning that failure to do so would leave no option but to move forward with the protest plan.
Meanwhile, Senate Parliamentary Leader Irfan Siddiqui insisted that dialogue could not proceed while the threat of civil disobedience loomed. He called on PTI to abandon its “old strategies” and rebuild trust if it genuinely sought negotiations.
PTI Senator Ali Zafar echoed the importance of maintaining open communication, emphasizing that trust and goodwill from both sides could pave the way for meaningful negotiations. However, dissent within the ruling coalition remains evident. Senator Talal Chaudhry dismissed the idea of talks, alleging that the move was a “ploy” aimed at shielding former spymaster Faiz Hameed.
As the December 14 deadline approaches, the political environment remains tense. Both sides have acknowledged the need for dialogue, but with entrenched mistrust and conditions attached, the path to negotiation remains uncertain. Political observers warn that a failure to resolve the impasse could lead to further unrest and instability.
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