Political negotiations between the government and PTI remain at a standstill as the party’s negotiating team awaits the arrival of opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai in Islamabad.
A member of the negotiating committee said Achakzai was in Quetta and could return to the federal capital on the same day. The member expressed hope that a third round of talks would take place once he arrived.
According to the committee member, the team had been waiting for Achakzai for two days. The delay has affected the progress of discussions, with the member suggesting that several matters could have been resolved earlier if the opposition leader had reached Islamabad.
“Every hour is precious to us,” the committee member said, expressing concern over the time being lost. The member added that an outcome could have been reached if the expected discussions had taken place.
The possible third round is being viewed as an opportunity for both sides to move forward with negotiations and address outstanding issues. However, the timing of the next meeting remains dependent on the arrival of the opposition leader and further coordination between the negotiating teams.
The latest delay highlights the challenges facing dialogue between the government and PTI. The progress of the talks will depend on whether both sides can resume discussions and work towards resolving their differences through negotiations.
No final outcome has been announced, and the next steps remain uncertain as the teams await developments in Islamabad.
