"Imran Khan has called for talks before; dialogue should happen": Barrister Gohar

PTI chairman claims all charges in the May 9 case are false, expresses hope for future negotiations.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar has reiterated that dialogue is essential for resolving political disputes in Pakistan, a stance previously taken by the party's faounding chairman Imran Khan as well.

Speaking to the media at the District Courts, Gohar said, “Imran Khan has called for negotiations before, and dialogue should definitely take place,” Express News reported.

He emphasised that political issues could only be resolved through political engagement, without setting conditions during talks.

Gohar also clarified that PTI had previously attempted negotiations, but contacts were severed before reaching an agreement.

He noted, “There were previous negotiations, but the contact broke down before reaching a stage of resolution.”

In response to questions about ongoing legal matters, Gohar confirmed that a request for discharge had been filed in the May 9 case, calling the charges “entirely false.”

He stated, “All the cases are fabricated, and we will be acquitted in all of them.”

Addressing the political climate in Pakistan, Gohar said PTI had filed a petition against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others.

“There have been several incidents where, during protests, no one was shot. But, protesters were not even seated when shelling began,” he added.

He further urged that the country must move forward and shift its focus towards improvement, stating, “Enough is enough; it’s time for the country to move towards progress.”

Gohar also stressed that PTI was not setting preconditions for dialogue but was firm in placing demands on the table during talks.

Yesterday, Barrister Gohar had also formally requested records from multiple hospitals and government departments in relation to the events surrounding the party’s activities between November 24 and November 28.

In letters addressed to the Polyclinic, PIMS, and the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Barrister Gohar has asked for CCTV footage from the internal and external surveillance cameras of the hospitals, particularly focusing on the period from November 24 to November 28, specifically between 9 AM on November 24 and 11 PM on November 28.

The PTI chairman has also requested details on the patients admitted during this timeframe, including the number of deaths, autopsies conducted, and how many deceased bodies were handed over to their families. He further asked for information regarding the causes of these deaths.

In addition to the hospital records, Barrister Gohar has written to the Director-General of the Safe City Project in Islamabad, requesting CCTV footage from major roads in Islamabad during the same dates.

The letter demands access to recordings from Safe City cameras installed along key routes, including entrances and exits to the city, to further investigate the circumstances surrounding the reported events.

Barrister Gohar has issued a stern warning that if the requested CCTV footage and records are not provided within the specified timeline, he will approach the Islamabad High Court for legal recourse.