Overview
- Government sources say reopening the February 8, 2024 election will not be discussed, with any poll disputes to proceed through tribunals and courts.
- Officials indicate openness to institutional and constitutional reforms, stronger parliamentary role, and rule-of-law measures, with any relief on political prisoners subject to constitutional limits.
- TTAP states it is ready to negotiate, awaits formal government contact, and will name its negotiators only after outreach while disowning a dissidents’ National Dialogue Committee.
- PTI rejects talks on Imran Khan’s direction, as PML-N leaders urge clarity over what they call mixed signals and PTI’s Barrister Gohar Ali Khan reports no direct contact with the prime minister.
- Issues tied to the May 9 violence are described as beyond the civilian government’s sole authority, with the military’s publicly stated position remaining in place.