Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has formally requested to the government for a meeting with the founder of PTI on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior’s spokesperson, the request was made in a letter addressed to Federal Minister of Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, in which Barrister Khan sought permission for a direct meeting with the detained leader of PTI. The Ministry’s spokesperson disclosed that Barrister Gohar Ali had also engaged in a telephone conversation with the Interior Minister on the matter. During this conversation, the legal representative reiterated his request, emphasizing the need for dialogue with the PTI founder.

The Interior Minister, according to the spokesperson, assured Barrister Gohar Ali that the matter would be reviewed. “The Federal Minister of Interior assured that the request would be considered thoroughly,” the spokesperson explained. However, no definitive decision was communicated regarding whether the meeting would be allowed. The spokesperson further elaborated on the challenges surrounding the request, noting that security considerations and the ongoing preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit are influencing current decisions regarding prisoner interactions.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan