PTI denies Imran Khan agreed to Prime Minister’s talks offer.

PTI Denies Reports of Imran Khan Agreeing to Negotiations with Govt

Key Points:

1. PTI Rejects Media Claims:

   • The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has dismissed reports suggesting that Imran Khan agreed to negotiations following an offer from PM Shehbaz Sharif.

   • PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram clarified that PM Shehbaz’s call to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan was solely about India-Pakistan tensions, not political talks.

2. No Negotiation Offer Made:

   • Akram stated that no offer for dialogue was extended during the call, nor did Gohar convey any such message to Imran Khan.

   • Media had speculated that Imran Khan accepted Shehbaz’s offer but wanted discussions kept away from the media.

3. Past Attempts at Talks Failed Due to Media Leaks:

   • PTI sources acknowledged that previous attempts at negotiations (with the government and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman) collapsed due to media speculation.

   • However, no current offer for talks is on the table.

4. Gohar Denies Any “Deal” for Imran Khan’s Release:

   • Barrister Gohar stated that no backdoor deal has been made regarding Imran Khan’s legal cases.

   • He emphasized that while political issues should be resolved through dialogue, Imran Khan “will never strike a deal” and remains steadfast.

5. Imran Khan’s Family Involvement:

   • Gohar confirmed that Imran Khan’s sons (Kasim and Sulaiman) are aware of the situation and in contact with their father.

   • They have also publicly denied any negotiations or deals.

6. PM Shehbaz’s Public Offer for Talks:

   • Gohar acknowledged that Shehbaz Sharif had publicly offered talks in Parliament, which PTI was willing to consider after consulting Imran Khan.

   • However, no formal discussions have taken place.

The PTI has strongly refuted claims of Imran Khan engaging in negotiations with the government, calling them baseless media speculation. While the party supports political dialogue in principle, it insists that no backchannel talks are underway and that Imran Khan remains firm in his stance against making any deals. The situation highlights the ongoing political deadlock in Pakistan, with little progress toward reconciliation between the ruling coalition and the PTI.