Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly contacted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss Pakistan’s political situation, including the ongoing PTI long march.
According to sources, the two leaders discussed the need to resolve political differences through dialogue and mutual understanding. Fazlur Rehman reportedly stressed that both the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the opposition should show seriousness in finding a political solution.
Government Stresses Political Dialogue
During the conversation, Shehbaz Sharif said the federal government was making every possible effort to resolve the issues through political means. He also highlighted the importance of political stability and said the government had worked to strengthen the national economy.
Government sources said PTI’s insistence on continuing its long march had complicated efforts to resolve the political deadlock. They also maintained that the opposition should avoid advancing towards the federal government.
The discussions come as political tensions continue between the government and PTI, with efforts underway to find a way forward through negotiations.
Government Reviews Security and Political Situation
On Thursday, Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House to review the country’s security and political situation. Federal ministers and senior officials attended the meeting.
According to sources, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah briefed participants on the ongoing dialogue process with PTI. The meeting also discussed constitutional and legal matters concerning Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The government reportedly decided to give Fazlur Rehman more time to continue his mediation efforts between the government and the opposition.
Fazlur Rehman’s Mediation Efforts
Fazlur Rehman has emerged as a potential intermediary amid the deadlock in talks. However, he had reportedly set conditions before taking on a formal mediatory role.
The latest contact between the prime minister and the JUI-F chief indicates continued efforts to reduce tensions through political engagement. Whether these discussions lead to progress will depend on the willingness of the government and opposition to reach an understanding.
The situation remains politically sensitive, and the details of the reported conversation have been attributed to sources. No direct statement from either leader confirming the full discussion was included in the supplied report.
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