Ex-minister offers to facilitate dialogue with Imran

ISLAMABAD:

Senior politician Muhammad Ali Durrani offered on Tuesday that he is willing to visit former prime minister Imran Khan in Adiala Jail - if permitted —to help initiate political dialogue, and contribute to national reconciliation.

Recalling his earlier role in easing political tensions, Durrani noted that he had previously met PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif during his incarceration, a move that helped reduce political polarisation at that time.

He expressed confidence that a similar engagement with Imran Khan could now help address unresolved political issues.

In an interview, Durrani strongly criticised the current leadership of the PTI, both inside and outside parliament, accusing it of lacking strategic direction. He said that the PTI's political weakness has allowed the government to exploit PTI's popular support while simultaneously running its own political narrative. He observed that while Imran Khan's popularity continues to rise during his incarceration, the ruling coalition remains focused on maintaining power.

Durrani dismissed the effectiveness of repeated, inconclusive political meetings, remarking that involving opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai would likely result in an endless cycle of talks.