Nawaz Sharif open to dialogue with Imran Khan amid political turbulence, says PM’s adviser

According to ARY News, Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), is prepared for a conversation with Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Rana Sanaullah, the Prime Minister's (PM) Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, made the announcement during an interview with Pakistan's local news station.

Rana Sanaullah underlined the importance of a conversation with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), claiming that unconditional discussions are the only way ahead and the sole alternative for resolving concerns and creating a conducive environment. He stated that the PTI is an undeniable truth, but "Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari are also a reality."

According to ARY News, Sanaullah added that if the debate is political, political parties should be included, and institutions can also participate in the next phase of the dialogue. He emphasised that the involvement of institutions in the discourse is critical to success.

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He emphasised that institutions' participation in the discussion is critical to success. Notably, PTI founder Imran Khan, who is now serving a sentence at Adiala Jail, has rejected 'any deal to seek his release' and has urged the courts to expedite hearings in his cases. 

While speaking with reporters in Adiala Jail, Imran Khan emphasised that those who wish to leave the nation, such as Asif Zardari and Nawaz Sharif, make deals. He stated that for the previous 18 months, he has been prepared for dialogue but not for a deal.

Imran Khan went on to say that he had formed a three-member dialogue team and that no former general had expressed an interest in holding discussions. "We are ready to hold talks with everyone, except three political parties - PML-N, PPP, and MQM-P," he stated. 

Moreover, the former prime minister asserted that dialogue occurs with adversaries, and PTI's most formidable adversaries are the ones with whom dialogue will be initiated, according to ARY News.

(With inputs from agencies)