“We will withdraw the call for countrywide shutdown if the judicial commission is set up,” PTI chairman Imran Khan said while addressing a press conference at his residence in Bani Gala on Sunday evening.
Moments later, showing more flexibility, Imran said the PTI “will withdraw the call even if the government fixes date for setting the commission.”
Though the PTI showed flexibility, it warned the government of consequences in case it resorted to violence with its workers and supporters.
“Our people would not act like silent spectators. They will respond,” he warned.
Apology to citizens of Lahore
The PTI chairman apologised to the people of Lahore for the hardships they are going to face due to PTI’s protest, and appealed the traders to sacrifice for a day, and keep their businesses shut.
“…Sacrifices are necessary for change,” he said. “There may come a time that these sacrifices bring a real change.”
PTI prepares MoU
Imran said his party has completed its homework, and had prepared an MoU comprising points already agreed upon by the government side during previous rounds of talks.
“…MoU has been prepared on urgent basis on which signatures will be taken from the government team,” said the PTI chairman.
Meanwhile, a committee comprising Jahangir Tareen and Asad Umar met the government’s negotiating team that includes finance minister Ishaq Dar and Ahsan Iqbal in the federal capital.
Tareen while talking to media after the meeting said papers were exchanged, and further discussions will continue on Tuesday, December 16.
Leaders from both the parties resolved not to share any details with media until a final agreement was reached.
Movement not for personal gains
The PTI chairman clarified that his demand for audit in four constituencies of the National Assembly was not aimed at personal gains.
“I am not doing this for winning these constituencies. We are not doing it to participate in re-elections... we want to expose the ones who rigged the polls.”
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Well then what was the purpose of creating a ruckus and holding the country hostage, in the first place.
I don't understand how these people still support this ill minded man, I bet he won't be given mandate even in CONGO REPUBLIC.
Nawaz Sharif is scared of election audit. Does not make any sense for him getting scared except for the fact that he was involved in rigging.
Govt should also respond his offer positively if there is some sensible advisers in the ranks of PMLN.
DDLJ just completed 1000 weeks. Khan Sb film should at least do 1000 days. Please do not just give up continue till you become the PM (even if it is just for a day).
What low level comments are allowed by ET for a national leader of Pakistan, is this the policy of ET or an individual act because when ever I post any comment with half the strong language used in the comments section here they never allow it..
He is not a thief at least...
IK is not doing good. We will remember.
Well Mr. Imran the Govt. has decided to ride out the storm. You seem to be looking for a way out of this last chance saloon. Either stand your ground or be confined to history.
Haters gonna hate, but IK has always given chances to Govt, to negotiations, no tribunals,to parliament, but govts' hiding behind stay orders and jamhooriat has helped no one...first of all they rig, thn they run away from vote recount and tribunals for more than 18 months, then they use police against those who want justice for their stolen votes, yet many illiterates cant say a word against all this done by Sharif govt and keep cticising PTI....... #GoNawazGO
@Azhar Nadeem You are absolutely wrong! PMLN Govt wants and will form a Commission. Here is the difference though, Commission will NOT look in to individual seats but will look in to very serious allegations such as weather Chief of Army Staff Kayani, Ex CJP Chaudhry, or any one else was involved to ORGANIZE a rigged elections to get PMLN in. The focus will be on weather there was an ORGANIZED rigging or not. This is what PTI is now very afraid as offcourse there was none but PMLN will make this as only reference terms in commission. Also, SC just notified in a decision that individual elections results are ECP responsibility. Overall I think Imran is now proved to be a Pathetic Liar. He is worse liar in Pakistan history and a selffish person like him should not and must not be trusted.
Yes, I agree. Govt should not negotiate with this stupid miscreant and let him exposed before people of Pakistan who will teach him lesson in coming election 2018
I think finally Imranullah Niazi is beginning to realize that his anti-state shutdowns are back-firing, and that through these stunts, PTI is only supervising its own political demise!
So one tribunal has given a pretty damning report of Saad Rafiq's victory.... the govt it doing everything to prevent Ayaz Sadiq's one being investigated...
And people are still blaming Imran Khan for complaining!
What a society... where its okay to rob someone, but not okay to complain about being robbed!
Looney Noonies scared of Tsunami
@Alfa Romeo: Weed consumption is beginning to show itself :-)
PMLN govt will never allow foration of Judicial commission. Why they are trying to be over protective for ECP?
Looking seriously constipated
Now this man has become cancer for Pakistan. Take him to Shoukat Khanum or mental hospital
Government should not negotiate with miscreants. Just take video footage of the miscreants – book them afterwards for crimes against Pakistani citizens.
Everything Imran says or does is for his own personal glory, entertainment and time pass. He needs a break to enjoy Christmas and New Year Eve with his sons and friends in England. He will return to same circus during first week of next year to continue his so called movement of God knows what?, until then his negotiating team and government can have talks.
No thankss!! Go ahead with your anarchy, show us "Plan D". Noon Leaguers don't care at all. You're exposing yourself in front of all of Pakistan. More anarchy will only help PMLN. Soo go ahead :*
Imran has only one motive and that is damaging the economy of Pakistan. Only enemies of Pakistan are happy on Imran's moves. Pakistan does not need external enemies in the presence of Imran Khan.
PTI is doing dirty politics of agitation, chaos and anarchy. They forcefully closed the shops in Faisalabad. ANd they want to do it in Lahore.
This man is not fair and full of U-Turn, so nobody can beleive him. First he demanded PM resign in 48 hours and now begging for dialogue in 48 hours. Then he will take another U turn if verdicy from commission did not come in his favor.
I shall open my shop tomorrow in Anarkali Market. I reject PTIs call of shut down.
Ro Imran Ro.
No trust on Imran Khan. Nation remembers all his U Turns.
Why don't u sacrifice ur bani gala home, after all charity begins at home.