Health and medical issues of PTI founder Imran Khan were also discussed, sources said
Meeting in the opposition chamber chaired by Mahmood Khan Achakzai, with Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Gohar Ali Khan, Salman Akram Raja, other leaders present. Photo file: TTAP/X
ISLAMABAD:
The federal government and the opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) have initiated formal contacts amid ongoing political tensions, with the first high-level engagement held at Parliament House on Friday, sources familiar with the matter said Express Pakinomist.
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai met Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah at Parliament House to discuss the current political situation, opposition demands and a potential negotiating framework, sources said.
The leaders also consulted on the agenda for a possible meeting between the prime minister and the opposition leader with a focus on building mutual trust, reducing political tensions and strengthening parliamentary processes, they added.
Health and wellness issues of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan were also discussed, with the opposition expressing concern and the government reiterating its commitment to facilitate the negotiation process.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry attended the meeting and played a role in bridging differences between the two sides, sources said. A high-level meeting is expected in the coming days, where a formal negotiating agenda is likely to be finalised, they added.
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A day earlier, the opposition alliance had decided to give a positive but conditional response to the government’s offer of dialogue, sources said on Wednesday.
A high-level consultative meeting was held in Islamabad. The session focused on the current political situation, recent government statements and a possible framework for negotiations.
Sources said the participants reviewed the government’s offer in detail, paying particular attention to statements made by Sanaullah, and assessed the environment for meaningful dialogue. The talks agreed that any talks should uphold constitutional supremacy and democratic principles, according to sources.
During the meeting, it was proposed that the designated leaders of the alliance formally engage with the government to advance the negotiation process. After consensus, Achakzai and Abbas were given full authority to lead the negotiations.
Sources added that the TTAP leadership plans to contact government leaders during Ramazan to discuss the agenda, procedures and potential timetables for talks. Opposition circles stressed that their priority is constitutional integrity, political stability and the restoration of democratic processes.
