After Prime Minister’s talks offer to PTI leadership, Tehreek Tahafuzz-e-Ain Mahmood Achakzai and Allama Nasir Abbas are likely to respond to the Shehbaz Sharif's offer today.
Opposition held details consultation under the leadership of Mahmood Khan Achakzai. The opposition leader’s consultation session lasted for more than 5 hours.
According to sources, the PTI central leadership has informed Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Nasir Abbas of its opinion.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated his offer for talks with the opposition but also emphasized that dialogue between the two sides could only proceed on legitimate matters.
The proposition by PM Shehbaz was made during a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, where he referred to news reports of the opposition PTI and its companions talking about dialogue.
He recalled that he had previously invited the opposition for talks on multiple occasions, including in the assembly. “If they are ready for this, the government of Pakistan is definitely ready,” he said, adding that harmony among all political parties was necessary for the progress and prosperity of the country.
However, PM continued, there should be no blackmailing under the guise of talks and dialogue could only move forward in light of legitimate matters.
PM Shehbaz said that the need for dialogue between the government and the opposition has been stressed as Pakistan continues to face political and economic crises.