Speaker Ayaz Sadiq offers to mediate government-opposition talks

Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has offered to mediate the negotiations between the government and opposition to address ongoing political tensions.

Sadiq stated that his office and home were available for facilitating discussions, Express News reported.

"Mediation is crucial to end the bitterness between the government and opposition," he said.

The Speaker also expressed readiness to play a role in discussions on any political issues. "The debate in the parliament yesterday was encouraging," he added.

Few months ago, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq proposed a 'charter of parliament' to be signed between the government and opposition, aimed at fostering better cooperation despite ongoing leadership tensions.

During the assembly session, Sadiq addressed parliamentarians, suggesting that regardless of whether party leaders agree, members of parliament could still work towards signing a cross-party charter.

He stressed that the initiative would strengthen parliamentary conduct and collaboration.

The assembly session saw disruptions from PTI members, demanding the issuance of production orders for arrested lawmakers.

Pakistan Peoples Party leader Khursheed Shah intervened, calling for PTI members to be allowed to speak.

Referring to a past incident, Sadiq mentioned that production orders for arrested members were not issued during the PTI government but assured that he would act in the best interests of parliament, stating, "I will do what is right."

He also announced the formation of a committee to address the matter promptly.