“As a goodwill gesture, we have decided to constitute two separate committees to negotiate with PTI and PAT,” said Nisar while addressing a press conference late Sunday night. "We are ready to hear all their constitutional demands," he added.
Earlier in the day, PAT chief Tahirul Qadri and PTI chief Imran Khan reiterated their demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in separate addresses to their supporters, with the latter announcing the launch of a civil disobedience movement.
The interior minister said that the committees would be announced on Monday, and would be comprised of leaders of different political parties.
Nisar claimed that despite provocations by the PTI and PAT, the government exercised restraint and facilitated the long marchers. “We allowed them to stage their sit-in where they wanted to and provided security," he said.
The minister further claimed that one billion rupees had been spent on the security of the supporters so far.
He alleged that the long marches were diverting the nation’s focus from the real issue, which is the ongoing military operation in the country.
The interior minister went on to express his amazement at PTI chief Imran Khan’s call for civil disobedience, saying, "Civil disobedience is not against the government, it is against the State."
Addressing the PTI chief, Nisar said, “Today, you are advocating for civil disobedience, what if tomorrow your party comes into power and your opponents decide to launch a civil disobedience campaign against you.”
“I request Imran Khan not to make the nation suffer in misery," said Nisar.
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@khan oh yes laptops and flyovers are definitely more important than basic necessities like food, clean water and 'quality' healthcare. Such a stupid argument!
IK's leaders may be corrupt too, but there is a chance they aren't! I would like to use this wild card.
@umair just keep following PTI and keep ur spirits up! at least your conscience will be clean that you supported the right way and didn't just stood there watching these thieves stealing public money!
@Mehreen- I need that flyover,I use it everyday. If you don't use it, doesn't mean its not required. That laptop comes in really handy too, now that everything is online, saves time and money. You prob have allot time in hand so don't understand the importance. I'm waiting for him to start giving ipads from now.. they are even better with longer battery life. I love that Metro Bus too, gets me to work in time everyday, don't have to worry about traffic jams. You prob travel by car all the time!!. With the exception of IK his party has corrupt leaders too what makes you think they wont be multiplying their wealth. Let the system work. If IK can fix KPK before next election the whole Pakistan will vote for him. Have patience and don't let him betray the trust of Pakhtuns who trusted him with their votes!!! Peace~
One billion Rupees? No, nope, nobody believes this number. Remember how much was spent on acquiring 2 BMW's for Nawaz and his brother Shahbaz?
Anyone remember a time when a Committee resolved anything? IK has plenty of demands - some reasonable (recount) some absurd (PM resignation) - you sure don't need a Committee to figure that out.
Alas, those 1billion rupees could have sent in a better way on the poor people of Pakistan,, May Allah grant wisdom to our leaders..
Get a life and be mature, play in the MOKIES hand for how long you decide to, that is your choice.
Get a life and be mature.
No more negotiation with these anarchists. Government has already provided every opportunity to both of them, It even placed them at a close proximity to Aabpara, so that these puppets would not need very long strings but wise people of Pakistan has failed them. Hope, they have learned their lessons and would not repeat it.
Mr. Nisar, you or your government has done no favour to us by letting us hold peaceful protests, it is our right to do so! So stop that patronising attitude! And you do no ehsaan on us by building flyovers or giving laptops, I'm sure it's not from your pockets or they wouldn't be so heavy all the time! And if making money is so damn easy, tell your PM to teach us the tactics to multiply your money by 100 times per annum.
Don't worry too much about the nation, we will suffer few days of inconvenience and hardship to live a life of comfort!
Can't wait to get rid of you guys!
Hats off to the government's patience and maturity. If they survive this, they will truly mark Pakistani history.