Progress in negotiations between government, PTI over sit-in venue

Both sides leaning toward holding the sit-in at Sangjani: Sources

Talks between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and the government committee have reportedly advanced regarding the venue for the PTI’s planned sit-in, Express News reported.

According to sources, behind-the-scenes negotiations have made progress, with both sides leaning toward holding the sit-in at Sangjani. Other possible locations were also considered, but Sangjani is expected to be the likely choice for the protest.

The government committee, which includes National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Amir Maqam, and Rana Sanaullah, engaged with PTI representatives Asad Qaiser and Shibli Faraz. The discussions were held at Speaker Sadiq’s residence in the Minister’s Enclave, sources said.

Further talks are expected to finalise arrangements as both sides work to reach a consensus.

However, Shibli Faraz clarified that he was not part of the negotiations, stating, "I am not directly involved in the talks, and I have not been able to reach out to Barrister Gohar or Asad Qaiser."

Faraz further stated that any future talks would be in line with the latest instructions from PTI founder Imran Khan, and confirmed that no communication has taken place on the matter as of yet. He also reiterated that PTI’s peaceful protests would continue until the release of their party leader.