NA Speaker calls meeting of government-PTI negotiation committees

NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extends invitation for dialogue in 'good faith' to both the government and opposition.

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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has called the first meeting of the government and PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) negotiation committees for tomorrow.

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq stated that he has invited the members of both committees to meet at 11:30 AM tomorrow (Monday), and he will meet them in his chamber at the Parliament House.

Ayaz Sadiq welcomed and expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s formation of a committee to initiate negotiations with the opposition. He said the Prime Minister’s move to resolve issues through negotiations is commendable.

The Speaker emphasised that he has extended an invitation for dialogue in good faith to both the government and opposition, and assured that the doors of his office will always be open for members. He further mentioned that progress can only be made through communication and dialogue.

It is important to note that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the suggestion of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, formed a negotiation committee composed of members of the ruling coalition.

The government’s committee includes Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Rana Sanaullah Khan, Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Aleem Khan, and Chaudhry Salik Hussain.

The PTI committee comprises Omar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Salman Akram Raja, Ali Amin Gandapur, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza.

Last night, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar urged the Speaker of the National Assembly to play a role in facilitating negotiations and emphasized the importance of discussions with PTI.

Meanwhile, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has welcomed the formation of the government's negotiation committee, expressing hope that all issues will be resolved in the shortest possible time.

In a statement, he said, "We welcome the government's announcement of the committee, and it is a positive step. The negotiations between the government and PTI should be comprehensive and result-oriented."

He further added, "I am hopeful that within the shortest time, a productive solution to all issues will be found. Both committees consist of serious individuals, and the negotiations will definitely progress. We are optimistic that the negotiation process is about to begin."