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Author: AmanullahPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has linked the cancellation or postponement of its planned long march to a meeting with party founder Imran Khan, according to sources.
Sources said PTI’s political and core committees held a late-night meeting to discuss the party’s current political situation, negotiations with the federal government and preparations for the planned long march.
PTI Leadership Briefed on Government Talks
During the meeting, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Salman Akram Raja briefed the party leadership on negotiations with the government.
The participants discussed the progress of the talks and the situation surrounding the long march. According to sources, the meeting was informed that the federal government could potentially take various measures against the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and PTI if the march proceeds.
Concerns Over Possible Government Measures
The meeting also considered the possibility that the long march could further increase tensions between the federal and provincial governments.
Participants discussed whether the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government could face political or administrative challenges as a result of the protest.
The leadership also reviewed different options for avoiding possible government action while keeping the political dialogue process open.
Proposal to Postpone the Long March
According to sources, a proposal was discussed to further postpone the long march in order to avoid possible government measures.
However, no final decision was taken on the proposal. Instead, PTI leadership emphasized the importance of consulting and meeting with party founder Imran Khan before making a major decision regarding the march.
Sohail Afridi Calls Meeting with Imran Khan Important
During the meeting, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reportedly maintained that the final authority regarding the long march rests with Imran Khan.
Afridi said the final decision on whether the long march should proceed, be postponed or be cancelled should be taken after consultation with the PTI founder.
He also proposed that a meeting with Imran Khan should be made an important condition during negotiations with the government.
Meeting with Imran Khan Included in Government Negotiations
The PTI leadership decided to raise the issue of meeting Imran Khan during negotiations with the federal government.
The party’s position, according to sources, is that if the government wants to hold political dialogue with PTI, it should also facilitate meetings between Imran Khan and party leaders and other relevant individuals.
Recent reports have also indicated that PTI has included a meeting with Imran Khan among its key demands in talks with the government.
PTI’s Political Strategy
The meeting also focused on linking the future of the long march with the ongoing negotiations.
PTI leadership discussed keeping the dialogue process open while retaining the option of continuing with the long march.
Sources said the party leadership also agreed that its next political strategy would have to be carefully considered in view of possible government measures.
Meeting with Imran Khan Becomes Key Issue
Following Sohail Afridi’s position on the matter, a meeting with Imran Khan has emerged as a key issue in determining the future of the long march.
Party leaders reportedly emphasized that major decisions, including postponing or cancelling the march, should not be taken without consultation with the PTI founder.
Future of PTI’s Long March
The future of the PTI long march is now closely linked to the outcome of negotiations with the federal government and the party’s efforts to secure a meeting with Imran Khan.
The extent to which the demand for a meeting with Imran Khan is addressed during the negotiations could play a role in determining PTI’s next course of action regarding the march.
According to PTI leadership, the party intends to keep the negotiation process open. However, any final decision regarding the long march is expected to be taken after consultation within the party leadership and with Imran Khan.
