Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaukat Yousafzai has accused the government of ending negotiations and blamed the ruling party for a lack of seriousness in resolving the political deadlock.  In a recent statement, Yousafzai emphasized that if the government takes a decisive step today by announcing the formation of a judicial commission, talks could resume. Yousafzai stated that the PTI initiated talks not due to fear or pressure but out of a sense of responsibility for the country’s future.

He criticized the government for misinterpreting PTI's intentions, and he warned that should PTI Chairman Imran Khan announce a movement, the public would once again take to the streets.  According to Yousafzai, Khan realizes the country is heading toward destruction and seeks to save it from this fate. “The government should stop misunderstanding us. If they are truly concerned about the country's future, they must accept our legitimate demands,” said Yousafzai.

He also declared that PTI remains Pakistan’s largest and most popular political party. The PTI leader further accused the government of arrogance, arguing that negotiations cannot continue in such a toxic environment. He criticized the Prime Minister for calling PTI an “enemy of the country,” and pointed out the government ministers' remarks calling PTI members anarchists and terrorists. Yousafzai said that the government's actions and inflammatory statements were sabotaging any potential for dialogue.

 “If the government is not sincere about the country’s well-being, then what’s the point of talks?” he asked, urging the government to demonstrate a real commitment to resolving the crisis. Yousafzai also raised concerns about the country’s economic situation, claiming that the government is misleading the public with false claims about economic recovery. He pointed out that Pakistan’s total national debt had ballooned to 27 trillion rupees in just two years, with another $1 billion loan on the horizon.

“Is the country to be run entirely on loans?” Yousafzai questioned, adding that the government’s claims of economic improvement were merely superficial and far removed from reality.In conclusion, Yousafzai reiterated that PTI's engagement in talks was for the betterment of Pakistan, but the government’s lack of seriousness had made any meaningful negotiations impossible. The PTI leader called on the government to reconsider its approach and prioritize the country’s future over political gamesmanship.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)