ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
The Federal government ‘opened contact’ with opposition alliance leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai ahead of formal talks beginning, ARY News reported, citing sources.
As per details, ‘indirect contact’ was established with Achakzai regarding the initiation of formal negotiations to defuse political tensions.
Sources said a message from a federal minister was conveyed to Mahmood Khan Achakzai through a mutual acquaintance. Achakzai was informed that the government is currently consulting its coalition partners on the proposed talks.
According to opposition sources, formal engagement with the opposition will follow once consultations with allied parties are completed. A PTI leader said the ongoing government consultations indicate seriousness about negotiations.
Government sources further said the Speaker of the National Assembly has been in contact with Mahmood Khan Achakzai regarding the notification of the Leader of the Opposition.
Achakzai is expected to submit the required documents to the Speaker today, after which the notification of the Opposition Leader is anticipated, sources added.