Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has accused senior government officials Maryam Nawaz and Khawaja Asif of deliberately trying to derail ongoing talks.

In response to recent comments by the two leaders, Qaiser claimed that their statements were part of an attempt to sabotage the dialogue process. “The way Khawaja Asif and Maryam Nawaz are talking, they are trying to block talks in every possible way,” he told the media. “Then they accuse Imran Khan of tweeting.”

Qaiser stressed that PTI members had been subjected to injustice, referring to the events of November 26, where party members were allegedly denied their basic rights and civilians were shot by the police.

He also pointed to the military courts’ handling of PTI supporters involved in the May 9 incidents, claiming that military trials against civilians were unconstitutional.

“Despite these hardships, PTI remains a victim in this situation,” Qaiser said, reiterating that the party’s demands and grievances had been moderated to help the country move forward.

He urged the government to address the growing sense of despair in the country, which he attributed to deteriorating border conditions and the fragile state of Pakistan’s economy.

Reiterating PTI’s commitment to Pakistan’s future, Qaiser said: “We are coming forward for the sake of the country. We are not afraid and are not intimidated by anyone. If we have backed down from some of our demands, it is only for the benefit of Pakistan.”

Despite ongoing challenges, Qaiser maintained that the PTI had not abandoned its principles, particularly regarding the rule of law, an independent judiciary, civilian supremacy and a strong parliament. “We want a government that truly represents the people and is based on constitutional rules,” he added.

In a firm statement, Qaiser noted that PTI founder Imran Khan was emerging as a global leader who endured enormous personal hardships in jail for the sake of Pakistan’s future. “The whole nation stands with him,” he said.

The PTI leader also addressed the government’s failure to arrange a meeting between Khan and the negotiating team, suggesting that the government was using delaying tactics.

“The government promised that we would meet with Imran Khan, but now they are making excuses,” Qaiser said. “We remain committed to dialogue, but our demands remain clear and firm.”