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'Talks Are the Only Solution': PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Welcomes PM Shehbaz's Dialogue Offer
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's dialogue offer, stating that political tolerance and negotiation must replace state confrontation. While calling for a serious start to talks, Gohar condemned ongoing restrictions on visiting jailed founder Imran Khan, warning that trying to "minus" political opponents undermines democratic norms.
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by News Desk
2026-06-22
'Talks Are the Only Solution': PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Welcomes PM Shehbaz's Dialogue Offer

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  • Welcoming the Olive Branch: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has formally welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s strategic offer of political dialogue. Speaking to the press in Islamabad on Monday, June 22, 2026, Gohar asserted that structured political negotiations—and not state-backed confrontation—remain the only viable solution to the country’s current governance and constitutional crises. He emphasized that the state must pivot immediately toward political tolerance to cool down the polarizing domestic climate.

  • Demands Over Prison Restrictions: While expressing readiness to engage in a "serious beginning" of negotiations, the PTI leader noted that substantial confidence-building measures are required to improve the political environment. Gohar expressed deep concern over the ongoing administrative bans restricting access to jailed PTI founder Imran Khan. He made a formal request to the federal executive to immediately allow routine family visits with the party founder, arguing that restricting basic familial and legal access damages the credibility of any proposed peace initiative.

  • Stance on Global Affairs & Middle East Ceasefire: Transitioning to international geopolitics, the PTI Chairman lauded the finalization of the fragile 60-day Middle East ceasefire negotiated during the Burgenstock summit in Switzerland. Characterizing regional stability as a monumental success for the international community, Gohar expressed hope that the temporary truce would act as a permanent stepping stone toward establishing an independent, sovereign state of Palestine.
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