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“THE talks between the government and the opposition were doomed from the outset, even though the fact that the two sides sat face to face at the negotiating table was a positive sign.”

“THE collapse of talks between the government and opposition and sharpening of their confrontation have again put the country on edge.”

“ISLAMABAD: Hours-long negotiations between the government and the opposition during a second round of talks ended in a “deadlock” early on Sunday.”

“But by Saturday evening, there were many other meetings as politicians from the government and opposition sides met or held consultations publicly and behind the scenes.”

“Besides the imposition of emergency, the federal government has also authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and assets in aid of civil power in KP.”

“The recent talks were doomed when the government wasn’t even willing to allow opposition leaders to meet Khan for consultations on the negotiations.”

“The warning of a possible emergency or governor’s rule had come ahead of the PTI’s long march and as talks between the opposition party in the Centre and the federal government failed earlier this month.”

“Both the government and the opposition will have learnt enough from the first round of talks.”

“On Saturday night, an opposition delegation comprising PTI and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), and a joint team of the government and PPP held hours-long negotiations, which ended in a deadlock.”

“Hours-long negotiations yesterday between an opposition delegation comprising the PTI and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), and a joint team of the government and PPP, ended in a deadlock.”

“Hours-long negotiations yesterday between an opposition delegation comprising the PTI and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), and a joint team of the government and PPP, ended in a deadlock.”

“…ent by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja comes less than a day after hours-long negotiations between an opposition delegation comprising the PTI and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) and a joint team of the government and PPP yielded no…”

“On Saturday night, an opposition delegation comprising PTI and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), and a joint team of the government and PPP held hours-long negotiations, which ended in a deadlock.”

“PTI decided to embark on the march after weekend talks with the federal government to bridge their differences failed for multiple reasons, particularly over the counterterrorism policy.”

“This was also a key reason behind the breakdown of the Oct 3 talks between the Centre and the opposition, with the government blaming Afridi for the collapse.”

“The Oct 3 talks held to bridge differences between the Centre and the opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) failed due to multiple reasons, particularly the counterterrorism policy.”

“The Oct 3 talks held to bridge differences between the Centre and the opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) failed due to multiple reasons, particularly the counterterrorism policy.”

“ISLAMABAD: With both the government and the main opposition PTI knocking on his door, Maulana Fazlur Rehman is once again being cast as the man who can defuse a potential confrontation between the two sides.”

“The PTI march began after weekend talks with the federal government failed to bridge their differences for multiple reasons, particularly over the counterterrorism policy.”

“…nkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chairman, National Assembly Opposition Leader and head of the Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) Mahmood Khan Achakzai has said negotiations between the government and opposition cannot resolve Pakistan’s crisis without…”

“Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Sanaullah said that the government would not allow the opposition to use talks as a “tool” for making political demands.”

“Speaking to the media alongside opposition leaders outside his residence, the JUI-F leader also urged the government to trust the PTI’s intention regarding a peaceful protest.”

“His remarks came as the government and the opposition are scheduled to hold the second round of talks today in the Speaker’s Chambers at 2pm.”

“The development also comes as the federal government is set to hold talks with the opposition ahead of the October 4 protest.”

“Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai did not explicitly rule out talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday but said he was not ready to hold parleys at the Prime Minister’s House or Office or the speaker’s chamber.”

“While talks were still underway, Israel attacked Iran in June 2025, resulting in a 12-day war.”

“Mr Gohar said that no substantial talks with the government had taken place so far.”

“The JI chief said the government had again contacted the party for talks, but repeatedly sought more time.”

“The JI chief’s remarks come as the party remains engaged in talks with the government over the petroleum levy.”

“The signal from the PPP could have been that, while it remains part of the coalition government, it is willing to engage more assertively with the opposition, particularly as tensions over the AJK election results continue to simmer.”