Dialogue only after PTI apologises: Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said it's impossible to negotiate with a party which undermined the political process

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday that, for any meaningful dialogue to take place, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) must seek an unconditional apology for orchestrating the events of May 9.

Referring to the PTI while talking to a private news channel, the minister stated that it was impossible to negotiate with a party that was engaged in activities that undermine the political process.

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He said the prime minister had repeatedly called for discussions and had even proposed a charter of economy to address the country’s challenges.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had consistently emphasised the importance of dialogue for the restoration of politics, he added.