Fawad blames instability on 'rejected mandate'

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JHELUM:

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has blamed the refusal to accept the public's electoral decision for the country's prevailing political instability.

He asserted that the ongoing protests nationwide are a direct consequence of this situation, stressing that the only solution lies in all political forces coming together for dialogue.

"Imran Khan's political stature cannot be acknowledged at gunpoint," he added.

Speaking in Jhelum, he advised the government to initiate talks with the grand opposition alliance to navigate the country out of the current crisis.

"The grand opposition alliance is in its final stages and will soon be presented before the public."

He revealed that the alliance includes key political figures such as Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and others.

Addressing both the government and the establishment, Fawad stressed the need for a conducive environment for negotiations.

He called for granting imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan his due rights and facilities, including family visits, as a step towards de-escalating political tensions.

"Dialogue can only take place when the political atmosphere is improved," he said, warning that continued arrests and imprisonment of opposition figures would make negotiations impossible.

He urged the government and the establishment to take responsibility for lowering political temperatures and formally engaging with the opposition in talks.