Engaged in talks openly, but govt has no intent to form commission: Barrister Gohar

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said the talks were initiated in good faith, but the government failed to show any seriousness regarding the formation of a commission to investigate the events of May 9 and November 26.”We didn’t engage in talks just for pleasantries or photo sessions,” he remarked.He highlighted that a case concerning a protest outside the Supreme Court is ongoing, with terrorism clauses added in the FIR.He told that many lawyers were involved in the case who were now presenting themselves in the court now. He said that the judge hinted at dissolution of the case in the next hearing.He emphasized that PTI engaged in the dialogue process despite reservations and injustices faced by the party, including convictions against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.According to Gohar, PTI presented two demands during negotiations but received no response from the government within the agreed seven-day period.The commission’s terms of reference, timeline, and composition were supposed to be finalized, but the government’s inaction proved its lack of seriousness, Gohar claimed.”Given this lack of commitment, there is no point in continuing discussions merely for formalities. Therefore, Imran Khan has decided to end the negotiations,” Gohar stated.He reiterated that PTI remains open to dialogue with all political parties and seeks to move forward constructively. However, the government’s attitude has forced them to halt further negotiations