Islamabad: The Pakistani government has agreed to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) demand to consult its jailed founder, Imran Khan, during ongoing negotiations to address the country’s political disputes. The development was confirmed by Senator Irfan Siddiqui, a member of the government’s committee, during an interview with Geo News on Monday.

Negotiations between the treasury and opposition began at Parliament House in Islamabad with the aim of easing Pakistan’s political tensions. Senator Siddiqui expressed optimism, stating, “People want peace and democratic norms rather than anarchy and economic instability.”

He clarified that the government was not involved in judicial matters, dismissing any connection between the negotiation process and the deferment of the verdict in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case involving Imran Khan and his wife.

The next round of talks is scheduled for January 2, with both committees agreeing to keep discussions confidential to avoid disruptions. "We want a logical conclusion to the talks," Siddiqui said, urging PTI to submit its demands in the form of a written charter.

Senator Raja Nasir Abbas, chief of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), also expressed optimism, praising the PTI’s negotiation committee and emphasizing the importance of arranging a meeting between Imran Khan and his party’s team to foster a positive environment.

The government’s committee includes prominent figures such as Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, PM's Adviser Rana Sanaullah, and Senator Irfan Siddiqui. The opposition side features former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, Sunni Ittehad Council Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza, and Senator Raja Nasir Abbas.

PTI has committed to submitting its demands in writing for consideration by the government’s committee, which is composed of senior members with expertise in constitutional and legal matters.

This dialogue marks a significant step toward resolving Pakistan’s political disputes, as both sides work toward a peaceful and democratic resolution.