Pakistan’s government opposition talks have reportedly reached an agreement, with both sides now working on a written pact. Sources said a draft of the agreement is being prepared following negotiations in Islamabad.
According to sources, representatives of the government and opposition have agreed to sign the written agreement. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq hosted and chaired the negotiations between the two sides.
The talks included representatives of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Peoples Party and the opposition. The second round began with exchanges over statements made during the political standoff and disagreements surrounding the planned long march.
According to sources, Federal Minister Amir Muqam raised a social media post by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi regarding the march. The government delegation also expressed concerns over what it described as inappropriate language used against senior government figures.
The opposition responded by questioning statements made by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on social media. Its representatives said confidence between the sides would need to be restored for the government opposition talks to move forward.
Sources said the government delegation maintained that it had come with an open approach and full authority to negotiate. The PPP, meanwhile, wanted the long march to be called off without conditions so that the dialogue process could continue.
The reported agreement follows earlier discussions in which both sides considered continuing talks through special committees if the march was postponed. Sources said the parties would consult their respective leaderships before finalising the arrangement, while details of the written agreement were still being prepared.
