Prime Minister Shehbaz urges PTI to end long march before talks

Government offers renewed dialogue

The ruling coalition decided collectively to invite the opposition party for discussions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that these negotiations would only proceed after the protesters abandon their sit-ins and road blockades.

Talks collapse over demands

Negotiations held in the National Assembly Speaker chamber failed because the opposition requested changes to already settled terms. The government claims the party leadership refused to accept previous agreements at the last moment.

Economic disruption warnings issued

Officials warned that continued protests could harm exports, imports, and manufacturing activities across the country. The prime minister noted that recent improvements in IT exports and remittances face potential risks from such agitation.