Imran Khan ‘ready’ to talk to PPP for govt formation. In a significant development within Pakistan’s political landscape, sources within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have revealed that its founder, Imran Khan, appears to have adopted a more conciliatory approach towards political rivals.
Reports suggest that Khan, despite his current incarceration, has expressed a willingness to engage in discussions with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regarding forming a government in the Centre.
Sources indicate that Khan has initiated talks with PPP representatives, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two parties.
It is understood that a dedicated committee will be established to facilitate these discussions, marking a notable shift in PTI’s stance towards PPP.
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This development comes amidst a broader political landscape where the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has forged alliances with various political factions, including the PPP, in a bid to establish a coalition government at the Centre.
Despite PTI-backed independent candidates securing a majority of National Assembly seats in the recent February 8 polls, the dynamics of government formation have taken a complex turn.
Notably, PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari’s recent expression of openness to dialogue with PTI for promoting reconciliation underscores the potential for a broader political realignment in the country.
Zardari emphasized the necessity of inclusivity, advocating for the involvement of all major political entities in the reconciliation process.
However, PTI has swiftly moved to refute reports of direct contact with PPP for government formation.
A prominent PTI leader clarified that Khan had explicitly advised against such engagements with PPP and the PML-N, reiterating PTI’s commitment to remaining in opposition.
In a separate development, PTI has nominated Omar Ayub Khan, its Secretary General, as a candidate for the coveted position of prime minister.
This announcement follows a crucial meeting between PTI leader Asad Qaiser and Imran Khan in prison, where Khan reportedly emphasized the need for strategic planning towards potential government formation.
Moreover, Khan’s reported appeal for US assistance in monitoring and addressing electoral irregularities underscores the gravity of concerns surrounding the integrity of Pakistan’s electoral processes.
PTI has called upon Washington to rectify past oversights and play a proactive role in safeguarding the democratic principles of fair and transparent elections.
Furthermore, PTI’s nomination of Aqeebullah, the brother of Asad Qaiser, for the speaker’s post in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly indicates the party’s strategic maneuvering at the provincial level.
As Imran Khan ‘ready’ to talk to PPP for govt formation, overall, these developments signal a dynamic shift in Pakistan’s political landscape, with PTI navigating complex negotiations and strategic alliances in pursuit of its political objectives.
