he wants discussions to take place behind closed doors
In a notable shift, former Prime Minister Imran Khan has signalled a readiness to engage in political dialogue with the current government.
This marks a potentially pivotal moment in Pakistan’s political landscape.
The development follows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s public invitation for talks during his recent address in the National Assembly.
It is reported that Khan gave the green light for negotiations.
It reportedly happened during a meeting with PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan at Adiala Jail earlier this week.
This comes amid increasing pressure for political reconciliation as tensions both domestically and regionally continue to rise.
However, Imran Khan has made it clear that he wants discussions to take place behind closed doors, away from media attention.
PTI insiders say the party believes earlier efforts faltered due to intense public scrutiny, which hampered serious progress.
This time, the aim is to avoid a media spectacle and instead focus on a discreet, goal-oriented process.
When contacted, Barrister Gohar confirmed that he had relayed Shehbaz Sharif’s message to the former premier.
He declined to share further details, stating that the content of their discussion is confidential, as per Khan’s instructions.
Khan’s conditional approval of the dialogue includes the expectation of support or at least neutrality from the military establishment.
A senior PTI source disclosed that Khan would even consider meeting with a representative from the establishment to ensure smooth facilitation of the talks.
The party is now preparing to officially reach out to the government to take the dialogue initiative forward.
While the initial tone is cautious, there is optimism within PTI ranks that a new round of talks could succeed where others failed.
This opening comes amid growing calls for political unity, especially after heightened regional concerns following the recent conflict with India.
The incident has reignited conversations about the need for internal stability and a united national front.
Despite the optimism, much remains uncertain.
There is no clarity on when the talks might begin, who will represent each side, or what the agenda will include.
Nonetheless, PTI’s willingness to engage, particularly with Imran Khan’s direct involvement, is seen as a significant step.
Whether this quiet outreach can break Pakistan’s long-running political deadlock will depend on mutual trust. For now, all eyes are on what unfolds.
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