Govt Signals Ongoing Talks With PTI Over Proposed Long March Tensions

ISLAMABAD:
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Huzifa Rehman, has hinted at ongoing backchannel negotiations between the federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regarding the opposition party’s threatened long march. Speaking during a current affairs program on Friday, the senior government figure maintained that executive authorities remain open to dialogue until the final hour to ensure political stability.
The latest remarks highlight a potential softening of stances amidst persistent political polarization in the federal capital. While the opposition party continues to ramp up pressure over its demands, government representatives insist that continuous communication channels are essential to avert any potential breakdown of law and order or street-level confrontations across major urban centers.
Analysts note that any escalation in political agitation could severely impact the country’s fragile economic recovery and stall critical legislative reforms.
The business community and international observers have repeatedly urged both ruling authorities and opposition leadership to prioritize parliamentary engagement over confrontational tactics to safeguard public interests.
Political insiders suggest that forthcoming sessions between mediating figures and party leadership will determine whether a formal breakthrough is achieved or if the opposition moves forward with its street agitation plans.
Further clarity on the standoff is expected as both sides assess their political leverage in the coming days.