Government-PTI Talks End Without Result
Sajid Ali | October 04, 2026
Government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) talks aimed at resolving the country’s ongoing political crisis ended without a result, with a deadlock persisting between the two sides.
Government Perspective:
A key member of the government's negotiating committee and advisor to the prime minister, Rana Sanaullah, accused the provincial government of being unwilling to fulfill its constitutional role in the fight against terrorism. He stated that despite multiple amendments to the draft agreement, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government refused to cooperate with federal policies in counterterrorism operations, which was unacceptable.
Rana Sanaullah also addressed Imran Khan's demands for a meeting and medical treatment, claiming assurances had been given to handle these under jail rules. He emphasized that political agendas would not be tolerated during these meetings. He declared that any attempt by the long march to enter Islamabad would be prevented by law enforcement.
PTI Perspective:
Barrister Gohar, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, and Barrister Salman Akram Raja from PTI briefed the media, expressing disappointment over the lack of progress in talks. They claimed a deadlock had emerged, with no agreement reached on scheduling another round for now.
Barrister Gohar affirmed that the long march would proceed as planned, characterizing it as their constitutional and democratic right. He urged others not to obstruct its path, advocating against responding with emergency measures or governor’s rule.
Allama Raja Nasir Abbas revealed that access to Imran Khan's personal physician and a meeting with him remained unresolved. The government delegation had expressed an inability to arrange a meeting at present, though meetings with Khan’s sisters and lawyers were set to begin. Barrister Salman Akram Raja concurred that talks could not advance due to disagreements on fundamental issues.