Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Spokesman Raoof Hassan has clarified that former Prime Minister Imran Khan has never stated that he will not engage with politicians. He revealed that the PTI is in contact with all political parties except three, and is actively engaging with them.
Speaking on the program “Spotlight” on Aaj News, Hasan emphasized that Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a key figure in the PTI’s outreach efforts, has been given a mandate to engage with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Hasan stated that Achakzai had requested permission to engage with these three parties, and Khan had granted him full authority to do so. He added that the PTI is open to considering any genuine proposals that come from these parties.
He further clarified that the PTI is in direct or indirect contact with every political force in the country. Regarding the possibility of secret negotiations with the PML-N, Hasan confirmed that Achakzai has been in contact with Rana Sanaullah, a prominent leader of the PML-N, and expressed hope that the discussions will progress.
In response to a question about the perception within the PTI that the government is moving towards a military trial of Khan, Hasan said that the party is aware of the government’s actions and their potential implications.
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He also addressed the postponement of the PTI’s rally on August 22nd, stating that the decision was made after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister received a call from the establishment the night before the rally.
He added that The establishment reportedly expressed concerns about potential violence due to the presence of religious groups in Islamabad that day. The establishment also granted the PTI permission to hold a rally on September 8th, he said.
Hasan said that Khan ultimately made the decision to postpone the August 22 rally, but he warned that any future calls to postpone rallies would be false.
He also acknowledged that the party has received criticism for postponing the rally, but stated that the PTI will not take such risks in the future.
Finally, Hasan confirmed that Khan has instructed PTI members who are currently in hiding to remain so.
