The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed regret following the failure of negotiations involving its joint team with Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) and government representatives. PTI's primary sticking point involved its demand for immediate access to Imran Khan.
The government side declined to incorporate Khan's access into the proposed agreement. During the talks, the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) emerged as a major topic of discussion.
The government side requested the provincial government's unconditional backing for counterterrorism operations conducted by the federation and relevant authorities. PTI reiterated its firm condemnation of terrorism.
The people of the province endured significant hardship over the years, including loss of life, property damage, business destruction, prolonged insecurity, and displacement. Any successful strategy, PTI argued, must combine firm anti-terrorism action with safeguarding civilians and acknowledging local conditions.
Proposing a path forward, PTI suggested that authorized representatives from the federal and K-P governments meet within 72 hours to establish a clear, comprehensive, and mutually agreed strategy for peace and counterterrorism. Salman Akram Raja, PTI Secretary General, stated that the negotiation impasse with the federal government stemmed from the counterterrorism policy issue in K-P.
The negotiating team had initially sought immediate access for Khan, his transfer to Shifa International Hospital, and the formation of a medical board including his personal physician. The government rejected suggestions for a 'roadmap' or a 'joint strategy,' instead advocating for the imposition of emergency measures in several districts within 72 hours.
Furthermore, PTI proposed that the federal and provincial governments jointly draft a strategy, followed by consultations with all political parties, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party, alongside tribal elders and other relevant stakeholders. The K-P government indicated a willingness to review the Police Act 2026.
