PTI negotiating committee member Sahibzada Hamid Raza has warned that unless an impartial judicial commission is set up by January 31 to investigate the events of May 9 and November 26, the peace talks will not proceed.
Speaking to the media after meeting PTI founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail, Raza stated, “The ball is now in the government’s court. We have shown as much flexibility as possible.”
He added that the opposing side should come prepared to the next meeting with a clear plan to set up the judicial commission.
“We are not asking for a commission of judges of our choice, but for the most senior judges of the Supreme Court who can conduct an investigation and identify those responsible for both incidents,” he explained.
Raza further noted that the PTI is ready for the third round of negotiations, but stressed that the government must take practical steps on their two main demands: the removal of the judicial commission and the release of detainees.
“We will put these demands in writing. At the third meeting, concrete steps must be taken,” he said.
He also revealed that PTI’s negotiating committee leader, Omar Ayub, has been given full authority by Imran Khan to sign the charter of demands, stressing that the party’s founder will not be personally involved in executive orders.
On the ongoing £190m reference case, Raza noted: “The decision in this case will not improve the reputation of the country.
Neither Imran Khan nor any of his family members are beneficiaries in this case. After the verdict, the tone of the negotiations may become more strained.’
