Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said Tuesday party’s founder Imran Khan has given a green signal for talks with the government.
“We told the PTI founder that dialogue is necessary, as the distance is widening. He agreed with us [on this],” said Gohar, when speaking with journalists outside the Adiala jail.
According to Gohar, Khan wants the avenues of dialogue to be opened. He told journalists that Khan is ready to forgive what has happened to him for reconciliation.
“PTI founder has said many times that ‘I am ready to forgive what happened to me’,” said the PTI chairman.
When asked if the negotiations will take place at the behest of the Supreme Court’s advice, Barrister Gohar said: “The option given by the SC is also under consideration.”
However, he emphasised that it is PTI’s “own decision” to negotiate.
“PTI founder did not write any letter to the SC for negotiation. PTI will also respond to its negotiation option.”
Gohar maintained the party will begin its negotiations after talking to Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai.
He said there is an alliance with Achakzai and other parties, that his party will take them into confidence.
“Negotiations can also be held at the alliance level. PTI can also initiate itself,” said the party’s chief, reiterating that there is no option but negotiation.
“We have never refused to negotiate. The ice is breaking. We want things to improve,” said Gohar, insisting that PTI’s negotiation offer should not be interpreted as a deal.
