The PTI government talks have reportedly reached a breakthrough as representatives of the federal government and the opposition moved closer to an agreement ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned October 4 long march towards Islamabad. Sources said both sides are preparing a written agreement that could be signed after the latest round of negotiations.
The development came during the second round of discussions, which were aimed at reducing political tensions and finding a way forward through negotiations rather than confrontation.
Written Agreement Under Preparation
According to sources, the government and opposition have agreed in principle to prepare a written accord outlining the understandings reached during the negotiations. One of the key points reportedly involves allowing Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and Mahmood Khan Achakzai to meet jailed PTI founder Imran Khan.
In return, the opposition has reportedly agreed to consider calling off its planned march towards Islamabad. The opposition also raised demands concerning the release of Imran Khan’s sisters, PTI parliamentarians and party workers.
Opposition representatives said they would attempt to convince Imran Khan to resolve the outstanding political issues through dialogue. The reported progress marks a significant development after the first round of talks ended without an agreement.
Ayaz Sadiq Plays Mediating Role
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has been playing a central role in facilitating the PTI government talks. He chaired the negotiations and encouraged both sides to continue discussions in a cordial environment.
The government delegation included Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Kashmir Affairs Minister Amir Muqam, State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and PPP representatives Naveed Qamar, Sherry Rehman and Ejaz Jakhrani.
The opposition side included PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Asad Qaiser, Salman Akram Raja, Aamir Dogar and Haleem Adil.
The involvement of representatives from different political groups reflected the broader effort to address the political deadlock through parliamentary negotiations.
PTI Raises Key Demands
During the negotiations, PTI representatives sought assurances regarding several issues, including the situation surrounding Imran Khan and party workers. The party also expressed concerns about the possibility of emergency measures or Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Barrister Gohar said the negotiations were important for the country, democracy and political stability. He indicated that PTI wanted to pursue its political objectives without measures such as an emergency or Governor’s Rule being imposed in KP.
The party’s internal discussions also reportedly considered postponing the long march instead of cancelling it completely, depending on the progress made during negotiations.
Long March at the Centre of Talks
The planned October 4 protest has remained one of the central issues in the PTI government talks. PTI had announced the march towards Islamabad as part of its political campaign and demands related to Imran Khan and constitutional matters.
The government, meanwhile, reportedly asked the opposition to end the protest march to allow negotiations to move forward.
PTI’s political and core committees also discussed whether the protest should be postponed if the government demonstrated meaningful progress. Members reportedly favoured expanding the negotiations and maintaining communication between the two sides.
Calls for Direct Meeting With Imran Khan
Another important development was the proposal for opposition leaders to meet Imran Khan in Adiala jail. Sources said PTI members believed that a meeting involving Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas could help explain the negotiations and facilitate further discussions.
The proposal could become an important part of the political process if both sides continue working toward a written agreement.
Earlier, Achakzai had declined to attend the initial meeting at the National Assembly speaker’s chamber, preferring a neutral location. Despite such differences, negotiations eventually continued with Ayaz Sadiq facilitating the process.
Political Dialogue Remains Key
The latest progress in the PTI government talks comes after several delays and disagreements between the two sides. The first round of discussions lasted about an hour and ended without a settlement, with both delegations presenting their respective positions.
The reported preparation of a written agreement now offers a possible framework to ease some of the immediate tensions surrounding the October 4 march.
However, the final outcome will depend on whether both sides formally approve and sign the proposed accord and whether PTI leadership accepts the understandings reached by its representatives.
For now, the negotiations have shifted the political focus from confrontation toward dialogue. The upcoming talks will determine whether the reported breakthrough becomes a formal agreement and whether the planned Islamabad march is ultimately called off or postponed.
The PTI government talks therefore remain closely watched as Pakistan’s political parties attempt to address their differences through negotiations and parliamentary engagement.
