ISLAMABAD: As the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepare for the final round of election talks on Tuesday, leaders of both the opposition and the ruling coalition have expressed doubts over the success of the talks. .
On Sunday, PTI senior vice-president Fawad Chaudhry announced that the party will hold rallies from May 1 if talks with the PDM-led government fail. In response, PMLN leader, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif asked Imran to quickly resort to a street show to end the talks.
On Twitter, Fawad said that PTI wants the negotiations to be successful, however, it has prepared a strategy in case the negotiations with the ruling coalition do not yield results. He said that under the leadership of Imran Khan, rallies would begin in Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar, asking supporters to get ready for a “big movement”.
Also, while talking to the media in Sialkot, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif raised questions about the ongoing talks between the PTI and PDM teams to build a consensus on holding simultaneous elections across the country. “What will be the outcome of the talks? They [PTI] are just making arguments,” remarked the senior PMLN leader.
Referring to the negotiating teams, the Defense Minister questioned: “Whether the Panchayat [Council] has been established legitimately or illegitimately”. Asif said that PTI Chairman Imran Khan has announced to hold rallies in three different cities. “They should start rallies early to finish the negotiation process.”
Similarly, PTI Secretary General Asad Umar said that the intentions of the PDM-led government towards negotiations are not good. Talking to the media in Karachi, Umar said that PTI is negotiating with the ruling PDM on the recommendation of the Supreme Court.
These talks are being held to end the deadlock at the time of the general elections, which has fueled political tension in the country. The Supreme Court has also urged the political forces to negotiate and find a solution to the current political crisis. do
He also accused the ruling PDM of pushing the country to “danger” for vested interests. The former federal minister said that the country cannot develop until all parties agree on a common agreement to solve the problems.
He said that Tuesday (May 2) will be the last opportunity for negotiations. Umar said that not holding elections within 90 days is a violation of the constitution and added that after the upcoming elections, the next elections will be based on the new census.
